Vikings re-sign QB Carson Wentz to one-year, $3M deal

Bolsters Minnesota's QB depth with veteran behind Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, addressing past injury issues for bettors eyeing playoff futures.

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. Bettors should note improved stability, potentially shifting Vikings futures odds and QB props.

The data edge

Contract breakdown: - Total value: $3M (1 year) - Guaranteed: $2.645M - Signing bonus: $1.1M - Base salary: $1.545M (guaranteed) - Workout bonus: $100K - Per-game roster bonuses: $255K max - LTBE incentives: $200K - 2026 cap hit: $3.05M Vikings 2025: 9-8 record No betting line movements reported.

What to watch

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