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Carson Wentz

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Every report that mentions Carson Wentz (QB, MIN), newest first.

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Latest reports

5 reports

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Week

Depth chartWeek 2OutUpdate: read the earlier report this one follows
Vikings rule out Kyler Murray for Sunday's game vs. Bears. Carson Wentz to start.
Status
Ruled out for Sunday's game vs. the Bears
Starter
Carson Wentz
Kyler MurrayQB, MIN Carson WentzQB, MIN 2 more players or teams on the full report
@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 18, 2026
PerformanceWeek 2
Carson Wentz throws 3 pass TDs and 0 INT as reserve in Vikings season-opening win.
Performance
3 pass TD and 0 INT
Role
reserve
2 more facts on the full report
Carson WentzQB, MIN Minnesota Vikings
Depth chartWeek 1Active
Vikings QB Carson Wentz has replaced the injured Kyler Murray.
Status
Replaced the injured Kyler Murray
Team
Vikings
Carson WentzQB, MIN Kyler MurrayQB, MIN 2 more
Depth chartWeek 1
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell announced Carson Wentz will be the No. 2 backup QB on Sunday vs. the Packers and J.J. McCarthy will be QB3.
Team
Vikings
Coach
Kevin O'Connell
4 more facts on the full report
Carson WentzQB, MIN J.J. McCarthy
Depth chart
J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz split second-team reps in Vikings practice.
Practice Duration
80 minutes
Status
split second-team reps
Carson WentzQB, MIN J.J. McCarthyQB, MIN 1 more player or team on the full report

Players in the news

Brock BowersTE, LV
Carson WentzQB, MIN
Kyler MurrayQB, MIN
Michael PenixQB, ATL
Cooper RushQB, ATL

Teams in the news

Las Vegas RaidersLV
Los Angeles ChargersLAC
Chicago BearsCHI
Minnesota VikingsMIN
Atlanta FalconsATL

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@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 14, 2026

players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 13, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

QB, MIN

2 more players or teams on the full report

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 9, 2026

Covered in the Brief: Week 1 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): Mahomes is back, Darnold is down, and the wire is open

@AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Aug 25, 2026