Philadelphia Eagles fans are quite familiar with quarterback Carson Wentz, who nearly won an MVP during the famous Super Bowl run with Nick Foles under center. Fans fondly remember that season for good reason, and Wentz's stellar success is a large reason why.
Obviously, things didn't work out in the long run. Wentz fell off, was reportedly a poor teammate, and generally never found a home willing to accept him after he left Philadelphia.
Though Wentz was looking for a job recently, it appears that he's a big winner from roster cutdown day and has a backup gig secured with Week 1 rapidly approaching.
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— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 28, 2025
Former Eagles QB Wins Big at NFL Roster Cuts
During part of the NFL's roster cuts, quarterback Carson Wentz was a huge winner. Yes, he's not particularly talented. Yes, he's a bad locker room presence. Yes, he offers little to a roster.
Regardless, he has experience, and the Minnesota Vikings' general manager felt that was enough to ink him to a contract. No other team wanted to touch him with a 10-foot pole, but the Vikings were interested. Minnesota obviously has its quarterback of the future ready to roll, but having someone like Wentz is wise regardless.
No matter how you look at it, Wentz is a proven winner. He has the veteran knowledge that you want, even if his on-field performance suggests he's a backup at best. His backup is Max Brosmer. None of us has heard of him, and Wentz now has an inside track to being the clear backup to J.J. McCarthy. Despite Wentz's obvious shortcomings, he's got a job. Whether he deserves it or not remains to be seen, but he has it.
During his five-year tenure with the Eagles, Wentz became one of the better signal callers in the league and had an impressive career. His ego seemingly got in the way and while that's unfortunate, there's no denying the on-field impact he made.
Now, he'll back up a rookie in McCarthy who has already suffered a season-ending injury and can't fully be trusted. No Minnesota Vikings fan wants Wentz to throw a pass, but he wisely chose a team with someone who could need him.
No matter what happens, it's a wise choice by someone whom seemingly no one likes. Hopefully, Wentz can turn his reputation around and become a player whom his teammates revere and don't despise. That'll be up to him, but he has the opportunity.