New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- The Minnesota Vikings reshaped their quarterback room by trading backup Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles and signing veteran Carson Wentz to strengthen their depth behind starter JJ McCarthy. This move addresses the team's ongoing search for a reliable backup while providing draft capital for future changes in the roster.

In the trade, the Minnesota Vikings sent Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles, receiving a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick in return.

Howell, 24, struggled during training camp and parts of the preseason after being acquired from the Seattle Seahawks in April for a swap of draft picks. Despite head coach Kevin O'Connell's optimism about Howell'...