Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz suffered a shoulder injury on October 5th of 2025.
Wentz would attempt to play through the injury, until an embarrassing performance against the Los Angeles Chargers did him in. Wentz would go under the knife in late-October, shutting him down for the rest of the Vikings’ season.
The Vikings would roll on with J.J. McCarthy, who thankfully was healthy and ready to go when Wentz had to bow out. Minnesota even had to roll out Max Brosmer twice during the season.
Thankfully, the Vikings now have an update on the status of Carson Wentz heading into 2026.
Vikings QB Carson Wentz Provides Injury Update
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 23: Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts against the Los Angeles Chargers during the third quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Carson Wentz recently provided an update on his injury to KFYR-TV’s Luke Gamble.
“Physically, I feel great. Shoulder’s more or less behind me now. It wasn’t fun by any means, but surgery went well, and rehab’s gone really well too. So for me, it’s behind me.
I’m healthy, and I’ll be ready to roll.”
Wentz agreed to a new deal with the Minnesota Vikings earlier this offseason. On March 20th, he signed a 1-year/$3 million contract to remain in the Twin Cities. The former 2nd overall draft pick heads into 2026 in a QB room with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.
Minnesota’s Rookie Safety Jakobe Thomas Gets Promising Comparison
GettyGLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 08: Jakobe Thomas #8 of the Miami Hurricanes carries the trophy after the game against the Ole Miss Rebels during the 2025 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the VRBO Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 08, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. The Hurricanes defeated the Rebels 31-27. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Vikings safety Jakobe Thomas was recently compared to the Texans‘ Jalen Pitre by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated.
“Thomas was a somewhat surprising pick as the Vikings’ fifth and final top-100 selection in this draft, but when you dive into his resume, he makes a lot of sense as a Flores defensive back. He’s coming off a huge season at Miami where he showed off his abilities as a ball hawk (5 INTs) and a blitzer (14 pressures, 3.5 sacks).
The other thing that stands out when you watch him play and hear him talk is his aggressive mentality and willingness to light up offensive players in the open field.
Pitre is one of the biggest thumpers at the safety position in the NFL today. He was a second-round pick by the Texans in 2022 who has become a key part of DeMeco Ryans’ defense. Pitre has 10 INTs, 33 PDs, and 20 TFL in his four seasons with Houston.
This is another fairly lofty comp, as it would be a big win for the Vikings if Thomas becomes even 80-90 percent of the player Pitre is.”
Pitre has developed into one of the better safeties in the NFL. He is a key reason why the Texans have had such a good defense in the DeMeco Ryans era.
If Thomas even ends up being 75% of the player Pitre is, then the Vikings hit a home run with this pick.
Vikings’ Returning QB Provides Injury Update Amid Competition Rumors