Yahoo Sports NFL on Carson Wentz

ArticleThe Vikings swung and missed in effort to find a franchise quarterbackSeptember 28, 2026

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McCarthy slipped behind Carson Wentz on the depth chart...the early-season performances from Murray and Wentz suggested that maybe, at some point in 2026, the Vikings would have needed McCarthy to play.

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Wentz moved ahead of McCarthy on depth chart; early play raised backup concerns.

Wentz moved ahead of McCarthy on the Vikings depth chart and was in the mix as a backup option; early-season performances from Murray and Wentz suggested the Vikings may have needed McCarthy to play at some point in 2026.