Carson Wentz. (NDSU)
Eagan, MN – Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a new back-up.
The Vikes signed former first-round QB Carson Wentz to a contract yesterday. Wentz will take over for Sam Howell, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles after a disappointing showing at training camp. Minnesota also sent a 2026 sixth round pick to Philadelphia and received a 2026 fifth rounder and a 2027 seventh rounder.
Wentz was a back up in Kansas City last year, passing for 118 yards in three appearances. Wentz is a former North Dakota State standout, who grew up in Bismarck as a Vikings fans.
Israel says it has killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza
Israel says it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory's south. Hamas in a statement Saturday did not confirm the death of Raed Saad.
28m ago
United Airlines flight safely returns to Dulles airport after engine failure during takeoff
The Federal Aviation Administration says a plane experienced an engine failure while taking off from Dulles International Airport before safely returning to the airport
2h ago
Minnesotans brace for higher winter heating bills
Minnesota households face rising winter heating costs as natural gas and electricity prices climb and colder-than-average temperatures settle in.
2h ago
ICE agents detain Chanhassen construction workers
Eyewitnesses said federal agents surrounded a construction site in Chanhassen on Saturday morning, trapping two workers on the roof. A video on social media shows one worker being brought down and taken into an ambulance.
2h ago
FOLLOW US FOR INSTANT UPDATES!
