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Carson Wentz Comes Full Circle With Childhood Favorite Vikings As Sub For J.J. McCarthy Vs. Bengals
Wentz has found himself running the first-team offense for the team he grew up rooting for.
September 19, 2025
The ride of Carson Wentz's football career has rarely been smooth or steady, and his full-circle moment with the Minnesota Vikings this week serves as the latest twist.
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Just three weeks after the Vikings signed the 32-year-old quarterback for experience and insurance behind J.J. McCarthy, Wentz has found himself running the first-team offense for the team he grew up rooting for.
With McCarthy's debut temporarily sidetracked by a sprained ankle, Wentz will extend the NFL record he set last season by making a start for his sixth team in a six-year span when the injury-ravaged Vikings host Cincinnati on Sunday.
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