J.J. McCarthy is the Vikings starting quarterback of the future but a recent signing could put more pressure on his shoulders. After Minnesota traded Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, they signed former second overall pick Carson Wentz as the new backup to McCarthy.

Entering the 2025 NFL season, all Minnesota Vikings fans have the same question. Will J.J. McCarthy be able to live up to the hype and expectation of being the team's new starting quarterback and become the team's long-term franchise signal caller?

Wentz, 32, will serve as backup to starter J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota for the 2025 season. Wentz last played for the Rams in '23 and the Chiefs in '24. The Vikings will be his sixth NFL team since he was drafted by the Eagles in '16.