Wentz arrives as a veteran backup capable of mentoring McCarthy and potentially starting if needed, bringing depth, a wide NFL playbook, and proven resilience across multiple schemes to the Vikings quarterback room.

Wentz signs after a camp tryout and functions as the veteran backup behind McCarthy, with Brosmer potentially finding a spot on the active roster. Fantasy impact is limited early but his experience could influence game plans and depth-chart volatility.

Carson Wentz signs with Minnesota for the minimum behind JJ McCarthy; his backup role and career arc are central to the episode, with reflections on his MVP year and subsequent backup status, plus dynamics with a rookie QB.

Carson Wentz joins Minnesota, bringing nine seasons of starting experience and a track record of big-game volatility. His Chiefs backup stint in 2024 included brief on-field action and a final-week starting nod, offering leadership and a potential emergency option for fantasy rosters in two-QB formats.

Wentz delivers nine-year starter experience, size and arm talent, plus familiarity with O'Connell's offense from the McVay milieu. His role would be a veteran Plan B behind McCarthy, potentially stabilizing late-season action for a contender.