Philadelphia Eagles trade for quarterback Sam Howell in surprise move by the Super Bowl champions
By JACK BEZANTS,
The Philadelphia Eagles have a new man in their quarterback room, trading for Sam Howell at the Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings responded by snapping up free agent Carson Wentz, who last season backed up Patrick Mahomes at the Kansas City Chiefs.
Howell, 24, heads to the east coast with the start of the season fast approaching.
The Eagles lift the curtain on the new campaign and begin the defense of their Super Bowl title on Thursday, September 4 when they host the Dallas Cowboys.
The terms of the trade, as per ESPN, sees the Eagles get Howell and a sixth-round pick in 2026 while the Vikings get a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a seventh-round pick in 2027.
Howell joins Tanner McKee in backing up Jalen Hurts, while the Vikings are also expected to add a wide receiver before the season begins.
Quarterback Sam Howell has been traded from Minnesota Vikings to Philadelphia Eagles
Howell will now back up Jalen Hurts at the Super Bowl-winners in the new NFL season
Adam Thielen, of the Carolina Panthers, has been repeatedly linked with the Vikings but it is believed the organization are considering other alternatives, as well.
Wentz will provide much-needed support to JJ McCarthy, who bids to kickstart his NFL career in 2025. The franchise drafted him last year but a knee injury ended his first season before it began.
Sam Darnold deputized through 2024 in McCarthy's place and signed a three-year, $100million deal with the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason.
The Vikings begin their 2025 campaign on Monday, September 8 against Chicago Bears.
Their move to add Wentz to the quarterback room has a knock-on impact on the Las Vegas Raiders, as well.
Their backup to Geno Smith, Aidan O'Connell, fractured his wrist in Saturday night's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
He faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines, news that Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said was 'a huge blow' for the team.
Wentz was the obvious solution to that issue but Carroll now must look elsewhere
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