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Carson Wentz Healthy After Surgery, Targets Vikings Spot

5/8/2026

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Carson Wentz said he feels healthy and will be ready for Vikings activities after shoulder surgery.
He injured his shoulder on Oct. 5 while substituting for J.J. McCarthy, playing through a torn labrum and fractured socket.
He said surgery and rehab left the shoulder behind him.
After re-signing, Wentz will compete with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, becoming the first NFL player to start for six teams in six seasons.

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Carson Wentz said he feels healthy and will be ready for Vikings activities after shoulder surgery.
He injured his shoulder on Oct. 5 while substituting for J.J. McCarthy, playing through a torn labrum and fractured socket.
He said surgery and rehab left the shoulder behind him.
After re-signing, Wentz will compete with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, becoming the first NFL player to start for six teams in six seasons.