Quick Info
| Profession | American football quarterback |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/12/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Carson Wentz
05/11/2026
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that Carson Wentz would start in place of the injured Kyler Murray for Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Murray was dealing with a hamstring strain that was viewed as week-to-week, and Max Brosmer was named the backup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Carson James Wentz is an American professional football quarterback who plays for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League (NFL), wearing number 11. |
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| Early Life | He played quarterback and defensive back for the football team at Century High School in Bismarck, North Dakota, and also played basketball and baseball there. |
Physical Stats & More
| Throws | Right |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | North Dakota State University |
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| Degree | Bachelor's degree in health and physical education, graduated with a 4.0 grade point average |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft |
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| Philadelphia Eagles | Spent five seasons as the franchise quarterback; led the team to an 11-2 start in 2017 and won Super Bowl LII, earning a Pro Bowl selection that season |
| Indianapolis Colts | Traded from Philadelphia to the Colts in February 2021 for a third-round pick and a conditional second-round pick |
| Washington Commanders | Played for the Commanders in 2022 |
| Minnesota Vikings | Signed with the Vikings in August 2025 and served as a backup quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray; in 2025 he went 2-3 in five starts |
| 2025 Season | Started five games for Minnesota in a backup role, throwing for 1,216 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions |
| 2026 Season | Took over as the Vikings' starter in Week 9 of 2026 after Kyler Murray was ruled out with a hamstring strain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won a Super Bowl ring with the Philadelphia Eagles as a player in Super Bowl LII, though backup Nick Foles took over and was named Super Bowl MVP. | |
| 2. Led North Dakota State to a 15-1 record during his time as the Bison starting quarterback. |
