The Minnesota Vikings are signing Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and trading Howell to the Eagles, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Sunday. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the moves. ESPN first reported the deals.

Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings have signed Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and traded Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-rounder to Minnesota for Howell and a 2027 sixth-rounder.

Tanner McKee, the Eagles’ backup behind Hurts, sustained a finger injury on his right throwing hand in practice on Monday and could be in danger of missing the Sept. 4 season opener.