Overview

• ESPN reports Minnesota agreed Sunday to add the 32-year-old quarterback a day after hosting him for a workout.
• Philadelphia acquired Sam Howell from the Vikings, with Minnesota receiving a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh while sending a 2026 sixth back.
• Wentz is expected to serve as veteran insurance behind starter J.J. McCarthy after Minnesota evaluated its preseason depth.
• The former No. 2 pick spent 2024 as a Chiefs backup and previously played in a Rams-style system, with a staff tie to Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown.
• Minnesota’s backups had limited experience, with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer impressing in preseason and Brett Rypien and Howell delivering uneven results.