Vikings Place Carson Wentz on Season-Ending IR

The Minnesota Vikings placed veteran quarterback Carson Wentz on season-ending injured reserve after he underwent surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder, ending his 2025 season. Wentz first injured the shoulder in Week 5 at Cleveland, played through the injury wearing a brace and aggravated it during the 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers before exiting. J.J. McCarthy, who was recently sidelined with a high-ankle sprain, is expected to return this week to start Sunday’s road game at Detroit, leaving undrafted rookie Max Brosmer as the only remaining backup. The Vikings claimed former Packers tight end Ben Sims off waivers to fill Wentz’s roster spot, while tight end Josh Oliver is dealing with a foot injury. The team will need to address quarterback depth and could pursue additional roster moves.