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Carson Wentz
Carson James Wentz is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Dakota State Bison, winning two consecutive NCAA FCS national championships between 2014 and 2015. Wentz was selected second overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL draft, making him the highest drafted FCS player.
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American football player (born 1992) · American football player · also Carson Wentz, Carson James Wentz, Wentz
Born 30 December 1992 · Q21067205
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Play with so much confidence, so much swagger, that everyone in the stadium can feel you.
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2026· 47 entries
Pioneer Press: Carson Wentz might have saved the season for the Vikings
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Fantasy Footballers Podcast: Carson Wentz Returning to backup role
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juddzulgad.substack.com: Vikings coach says that Carson Wentz’s success creates blueprint for Kyler Murray
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bolavip.com: Vikings confirm surprising update on Kyler Murray after 2-0 start with Carson Wentz
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247sports.com: Should Carson Wentz Start Over Kyler Murray?
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NFL.com: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz on Vikings' execution vs. Chicago Bears in Week 2
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Yahoo Sports: Carson Wentz on Vikings' execution vs. Bears in Week 2
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RotoWire: Carson Wentz News: Returning to backup role
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Yardbarker: Vikings seem prepared to make Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz decision for Buccaneers game
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Yahoo Sports: ‘Carson Wentz Has Been So Much Better,’ ‘Make It Make Sense’ — NFL Fans Push Back on Vikings’ Decision To Start Kyler Murray in Week 3
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CBS Sports: Vikings' Carson Wentz: Returning to backup role
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Star Tribune: Carson Wentz, Vikings offense slog through the rain to get past Bears and start season 2-0
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FantasyPros: Carson Wentz quiet in Week 2 win over Bears
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FOX Sports: Vikings' Kevin O'Connell & Carson Wentz on Minnesota's Win over Bears | Postgame Press Conference
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Minnesota Vikings: Carson Wentz on Vikings vs. Bears Matchup in Chicago: "It Was A Gritty Game"
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Fantasy Footballers Podcast: Carson Wentz Can't overcome weather in Chicago
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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul: Carson Wentz after Vikings beat Bears: 'It was a gritty game' - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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CBS Sports: Vikings' Carson Wentz: Can't overcome weather in Chicago
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RotoWire: Carson Wentz News: Can't overcome weather in Chicago
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FOX Sports: Carson Wentz has a sweet moment with his family
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Fox News: Carson Wentz reflects on MASSIVE team win and stepping up as starting QB vs Bears
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The New York Times: Vikings rule out QB Kyler Murray vs. Bears; Carson Wentz will start
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Yahoo Sports: Ex-Eagles QB Carson Wentz Could Secure Notable Bonus With Vikings
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Public attention spiked: 22,746 Wikipedia readers in one day, 21.8× the usual 1,043, with 2 article edits. Coverage that week: “Vikings coach says that Carson Wentz’s success creates blueprint for Kyler Murray” (juddzulgad.substack.com).
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Public attention spiked: 56,008 Wikipedia readers in one day, 53.7× the usual 1,043, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: College There is a North Dakota State and a North Dakota, good lord
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Public attention spiked: 3,203 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 1,043, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 4,245 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.1× the usual 1,043, with 0 article edits.
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“t keep it going, stymied in part by a questionable call from coach Doug Pederson. Pederson called a timeout on a fourth-and-1 on the Dallas 33-yard line, thought about the call, and drew up a pass play out of the shotgun that was incomplete. Dallas”
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“Play with so much confidence, so much swagger, that everyone in the stadium can feel you.”
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“With him being out there and the other weapons we have, we”
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Yardbarker: New Vikings QB battle: J.J. McCarthy vs. Carson Wentz for the backup job
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ESPN: Carson Wentz connects with Myles Price for a one-handed TD
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sekbernews.id: Carson Wentz Returns After Max Brosmer Suffers Thumb Injury
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Minnesota Vikings: Carson Wentz Hits Marshall Lang for Crucial Third Down Conversion vs. Giants
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NFL.com: Carson Wentz hits TE Marshall Lang for crucial third down conversion for 12 yards
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ESPN: ¡Carson Wentz le da la vuelta al partido para los Vikings con un rápido pase de touchdown!
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Public attention spiked: 3,658 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.5× the usual 1,043, with 0 article edits.
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kvrr.com: Carson Wentz embraces role with Vikings entering 11th NFL season
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Mshale: That 2017 Carson Wentz Is GONE – Damien Woody | NFL Live Noah Kahan (7s0F7xzq0V)
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Minnesota Vikings: Christian Darrisaw & Carson Wentz Address Media Prior to Training Camp Practice
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Mshale: 🔴Parris Campbell Injury Update! Parris Campbell, Indianapolis Colts, TY Hilton, Carson Wentz Ben Shelton (MatTaEkxZ4)
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Mshale: Vikings Quarterback Competition Status, Carson Wentz's Role And Much More: Ep. 184 Fulham Vs Bournemouth (fErfxgZOyP)
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theScore: Carson Wentz Career Stats | NFL
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PFF: Carson Wentz | Minnesota Vikings QB
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Yahoo Sports: Wentz grateful for time with Eagles ahead of facing them with Vikings
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Wentz re-signed with the Vikings on a one-year, $3 million contract
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2025· 4 entries
FanSided: Was that the end of the Carson Wentz saga?
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Yahoo! Sports: Carson Wentz injury update: Latest news on Vikings QB's status in Week 8 game
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FanSided: This Vikings emergency trade could save them from a season of Carson Wentz
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Wentz signed with the Minnesota Vikings as a backup to J
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2024· 2 entries
Wentz signed with the Kansas City Chiefs to be the backup to Patrick Mahomes
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Joined Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.
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2023· 3 entries
Wentz signed with the Los Angeles Rams to be the backup to Matthew Stafford
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The Commanders released Wentz after one season with the team
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Joined Los Angeles Rams in 2023.
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2022· 4 entries
In exchange for 2022 second and third round picks and a conditional third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft
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Joined Washington Commanders in 2022.
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Played for Washington Commanders (2022).
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An article in The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that prior to Super Bowl LII, Wentz expressed displeasure to other injured teammates that the Eagles were seeing success without him
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2021· 3 entries
In exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a 2022 first-round pick
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Played for Indianapolis Colts (2021–2022).
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Joined Indianapolis Colts in 2021.
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2020· 1 entry
ESPN: Browns return Eagles' Carson Wentz's 13th interception for touchdown
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2019· 1 entry
The Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Wentz's contract
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2018· 5 entries
Prior to the start of the new season, Wentz was ranked third overall in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018
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Wentz has been married since 2018 and has four daughters.
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In 2018, Wentz helped build a sports complex in Haiti.
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Wentz has been married since 2018 and has three daughters.
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Wentz helped build a sports complex in Haiti
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2017· 4 entries
Won the NFL Pro Bowl with Philadelphia Eagles (2017).
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Won the NFL Super Bowl with Philadelphia Eagles (2017).
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Won the NFL Second team All Pro with Philadelphia Eagles (2017).
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When he helped the Eagles obtain their conference's top seed, despite suffering a season-ending injury, which led to them winning the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl LII
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2016· 7 entries
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Wentz in the first round with the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft
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Wentz played in the 2016 Reese's Senior Bowl and finished the game completing 6 of 10 pass attempts for 50 yards
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Wentz led the Bison to its fifth straight FCS title, running for two touchdowns and throwing for a third
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Studied at North Dakota State University (2011–2016).
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Played for Philadelphia Eagles (2016–2021).
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A first round pick in 2017, and a second round pick in 2018 in order to move up in the draft order and get him
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Joined Philadelphia Eagles in 2016.
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2015· 2 entries
Started in his first national championship game against the Illinois State Redbirds and passed for 287 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 87 yards and scored a touchdown on a five-yard run to give the Bison the lead
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Wentz had one of the best games of his career on October 10 against the Northern Iowa Panthers, when he passed for a career-high 335 yards
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2014· 1 entry
Completing 228 of 358 passes for 3,111 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions
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2012· 2 entries
Played for North Dakota State Bison football (2012–2015).
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Wentz was the backup quarterback to Brock Jensen and played in his first collegiate game on September 22
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2011· 1 entry
Studied at Century High School (2007–2011).
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1992· 1 entry
Born 1992-12-30.
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