The Los Angeles Rams might lose out on one of the few remaining available quarterback options with whom they are already familiar: Carson Wentz.
LA got the answer to most of their quarterback questions with Matthew Stafford’s return to practice. He was sidelined by a back injury for most of training camp. But Wentz was among the potential options available when Stafford was not.
That could soon change with Wentz resurfacing after a quiet offseason.
“QB Carson Wentz is working out for the Vikings today, per source,” ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry reported on X on August 23.
Wentz, who turns 33 in December, is coming off a one-year, $2.5 million contract and has earned $131.9 million in his career.
He spent the 2024 season with the Kansas City Chiefs. A first-round pick (No. 2 overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016, Wentz has also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders.
It is Wentz’s connection to the Rams that helps make his workout with the Vikings intriguing.
Carson Wentz Could Follow Former Rams Coach to Vikings
GettyMinnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell looks on against the Tennessee Titans.
Wentz spent the 2023 season with the Rams, two seasons after Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell left his post as offensive coordinator in LA for Minnesota. That system familiarity could help Wentz earn a roster spot and the Vikings feel comfortable giving one to him.
The Vikings are dealing with an inexperienced QB room behind starter J.J. McCarthy.
O’Connell praised backups Brett Rypien, Max Brosmer, and Sam Howell. Still, the Vikings remain interested in options like the ex-Rams passer, Wentz.
“Carson Wentz spent the 2023 season with the Rams, who run an offense that is similar to the Vikings’,” ESPN’s Kevin Seifert posted on X on August 23. “The Vikings went through camp with Sam Howell as QB2, and Kevin O’Connell said last night that he had improved, but…”
Moreover, Wentz’s former Eagles teammate, Josh McCown, is the Vikings’ quarterbacks coach.
The Rams and Vikings met twice in 2024, once in the regular season and again in the NFC Wild Card Game. They would need a postseason date for Wentz to possibly face the Rams in 2025.
Rams QB Situation Settled For Now
GettyMatthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on against the Dallas Cowboys.
Stafford’s return solves the quarterback question for the Rams on many levels, most notably being his presence on the field.
It also puts the pecking order back in place, with Jimmy Garoppolo slotting back into his QB2 role and Stetson Bennett, who started and played all of the Rams’ first two preseason games, in a more appropriate third role.
Dresser Winn, who played the entire finale, is the only other QB on the Rams’ roster.
Stafford guided the Rams to a 10-win season and the doorstep of an NFC Championship Game berth. Losing him for an extended period would severely hinder the Rams’ title chances.
With him back in the mix, though, the Rams have their starter. They also have his top backup, Garoppolo, and a developmental project in Bennett. Winn is on hand for emergencies. That means the Rams do not need to turn to options like Wentz.
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