Carson Wentz joins Minnesota as a veteran backup who lives for bow hunting and Bible study. He throws right-handed, hunts lefthanded, and is left-eye dominant, shaping a fierce, off-field routine that complements his NFL grind. In practice he mentors J.J. McCarthy while keeping the left arm for hunting, a balanced life that fans can watch closely.

Wentz’s journey—from NDSU glory to the NFL, and into Wentz Bros Outdoors with his brother—drives his AO1 Foundation, which helps ill children and underserved communities. Off the field, faith and family anchor his leadership as he slides into a crucial backup role for the Purple this season.

The story blends big-game archery, dog mentors, and a faith-forward mission, offering fantasy players a glimpse at the veteran presence behind an unsettled depth chart and a reminder that players live multi-faceted lives beyond the gridiron.

Dallas ruled out DaRon Bland for Sunday against the Giants with a foot injury, offering little clarity on a return timeline. The Cowboys won’t IR him yet, signaling a likely return before four weeks if possible. With Bland out, Reddy Steward projects as the primary slot man, aided by familiarity with Cowboys coaches from Chicago and the Bears connection to their staff. Zion Childress could get a look from the practice squad or safety-based packages could be deployed. Dallas hits a testy stretch: Giants, Bears, Packers, Jets.

Steward’s path is shaded by past stints with Matt Eberflus, Andre Curtis and David Overstreet in Chicago, which should ease his transition. The plan will hinge on how quickly Bland can return, and how the defense adjusts to cover the slot without their top nickel option. The timeline remains fluid, but the approach centers on depth and smart matchups.