Vikings Trade Carson Wentz, Howell to Eagles
- Former starting quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Sam Howell have found new homes, while 2024 draft pick J.J.
- Carson Wentz, a veteran quarterback with 47 wins in 84 starts, has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN.
- Wentz is notable for being the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season without a single receiver on his team exceeding 500...
NFL Quarterback Carousel Continues: Wentz, Howell, and McCarthy on the move
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Former starting quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Sam Howell have found new homes, while 2024 draft pick J.J. McCarthy remains on the sidelines as he recovers from injury.These moves highlight the ongoing volatility at the quarterback position across the NFL.
Updated August 24, 2024, at 4:49 PM EDT
Carson Wentz Lands with the Los Angeles Rams
Carson Wentz, a veteran quarterback with 47 wins in 84 starts, has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN. The 32-year-old Wentz has completed 62.7% of his passes for 22,410 yards, 153 touchdowns, and 67 interceptions, boasting an 89.3 passer rating throughout his career. He was a backup with the Rams in 2023.
Wentz is notable for being the only quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season without a single receiver on his team exceeding 500 receiving yards. he achieved this feat in 2019 while leading the Philadelphia eagles to an NFC East title. Pro-Football-Reference details his career statistics and accomplishments.
Sam Howell Joins the Philadelphia Eagles
Sam Howell, formerly of the Washington Commanders, has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.NBC Sports reports that Howell will back up Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, alongside Tanner McKee, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and rookie Kyle McCord.
Howell, a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, has a 5-13 record as a starter.He has completed 62.6% of his passes for 4,139 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions, with a 77.5 passer rating. He spent last year as a backup for Geno Smith in Seattle before moving to Minnesota.
J.J. McCarthy’s Rookie Season Delayed
J.J. McCarthy, selected 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the minnesota Vikings, will miss his entire rookie season due to a knee injury. The Vikings official website confirmed the injury. Sam Darnold is expected to lead the Vikings during McCarthy’s absence, having already posted a 14-3 record as a starter.