Sam Howell News: Sent to Philly

The Vikings traded Howell along with a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to Philadelphia on Sunday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a seventh-round selection in 2027, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Howell had been slated to back up starting QB J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota, but that role now will go to Carson Wentz, who is set to sign with the Vikings, per Rapoport. As for Howell, he'll likely be behind both Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee on the Eagles' QB depth chart, though McKee is dealing with a finger injury and may not be ready to play by Week 1. Philadelphia also has Kyle McCord currently on the roster after waiving Dorian Thompson-Robinson on Sunday, something that may also befall McCord following this trade.