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JJ McCarthy faces more pressure after Vikings sign former first round QB
J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings starting quarterback of the future but a recent signing could put more pressure on his shoulders. After Minnesota traded Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, they signed former second overall pick Carson Wentz as the new backup to McCarthy.
Vikings sign QB Carson Wentz to back up J.J. McCarthy, send Sam Howell to the Eagles
Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings have signed Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and traded Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-rounder to Minnesota for Howell and a 2027 sixth-rounder.
That being said, Minnesota's recent roster moves at the QB position say a lot about how much confidence the team has in McCarthy's abilities. On Sunday, the Vikings traded backup passer Sam Howell to ...
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