Nothing is official. But it appears we’re getting Carson Wentz vs. the Eagles this weekend.
Wentz, the Eagles’ ex-franchise quarterback, is likely to start against his former team when Philadelphia faces the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell hasn’t made any announcements. But ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, who covers the Vikings, reported that “Wednesday’s circumstances indicated” Wentz will start.
Wentz has filled in for injured starter J.J. McCarthy the last few games. And while McCarthy is close to returning, he’s still not 100% healthy from a high ankle sprain suffered on Sept. 14.
McCarthy was limited in Wednesday’s practice. Meanwhile, Wentz, who was dealing with a sore shoulder, was listed as a full participant ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 showdown.
Wentz has led Minnesota to a 2-1 record since McCarthy’s injury. He has completed 69 of 100 passes for 759 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions in wins over the Bengals and Browns and a loss to the Steelers.
Ironically, Wentz — who spent five headline-generating seasons with the Eagles from 2016-20 — joined the Vikings as a result of a move Philadelphia made. Howie Roseman traded for Vikings reserve quarterback Sam Howell in August, prompting Minnesota to sign Wentz.
Wentz, 32, made NFL history earlier this season when he started for his sixth team in as many consecutive seasons. Wentz started his career as the Eagles’ No. 2 pick in the 2016 draft. He had his best season in 2017, finishing third in the MVP voting. However, a knee injury forced him to miss the Super Bowl run, engineered by backup Nick Foles.
Wentz was traded to the Colts prior to the 2021 season thanks to the emergence of Jalen Hurts. The Eagles selected Hurts in the second round of the 2020 draft — a move that caused discord in the locker room and created tension in the quarterback room, specifically.
Wentz went on to play for the Commanders (2022), Rams (2023) and Chiefs (2024). He started one game vs. the Eagles with Washington, throwing for 211 yards in a 24-8 defeat.
It’s looking like Wentz will get a second shot at his former team on Sunday.
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