Vikings Shock Fans With Wentz Backup Move | Sports News

The Minnesota Vikings shocked fans by naming Carson Wentz as their No. 2 QB, sidelining J.J. McCarthy—who missed his entire rookie season with a knee injury and struggled when he finally got a shot—into third on the depth chart. With Kyler Murray locked in as starter, coach Kevin O’Connell prioritized Wentz’s veteran experience to ensure stability behind the bench, emphasizing that readiness matters more than hype right now. The roster is still fluid, and McCarthy’s spot could shift as the season unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/62d1506c9e66f35b