What happened: Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz is re-signing with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year, $3 million contract with $2.645 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The deal features a $1.1 million signing bonus, fully guaranteed $1.545 million base salary, $100,000 workout bonus, and up to $255,000 in per-game roster bonuses. It carries a 2026 cap hit of $3.05 million.

Why it matters: Wentz returns after a strong 2025 stint cut short by a shoulder injury that contributed to the Vikings' 9-8 finish and missed playoffs. Minnesota's QB room now includes three ex-top-10 picks—Wentz, Kyler Murray, and J.J. McCarthy—offering coach Kevin O'Connell reliable depth after frequent rotations.

What to watch: Watch Vikings' preseason QB competitions and Wentz's shoulder recovery updates for depth chart clarity.