The writing was on the wall that Sam Howell's roster spot with the Minnesota Vikings was in jeopardy.
Minnesota brought in veteran quarterback Carson Wentz for a workout this week, signaling that the franchise was looking for a backup quarterback upgrade.
After trading for Howell during the 2025 NFL Draft, the former UNC football star failed to secure the backup quarterback job, as an inconsistent summer and struggles in preseason action led the Vikings to part ways with him.
Trade: Vikings are sending QB Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, per ESPN sources.
Howell now will join Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee in the Eagles QB room.