Sam Howell lands in Philadelphia after a trade that sends the 2026 fifth and 2027 seventh to Minnesota in exchange for a 2026 sixth. Carson Wentz fills the Vikings’ immediate backup role, while Howell’s arrival reshapes the Eagles’ backfield plan as Kyle McCord and Tanner McKee navigate injury and development. The move signals a short-term path for the roster while preserving upside for future depth.

For fantasy managers, Howell’s NFL starting-rep pedigree adds insurance and a spark in mop-up spots, but the Eagles project a three-quarterback approach rather than a true QB2 path behind Hurts. McCord’s performance this summer and McKee’s health cement the Week 1 plan, with the practice squad a plausible outcome for development. Howell could surprise in emergency swings, but the upside hinges on opportunity and system fit.