PFT Live with Mike Florio Vikings sign QB Carson Wentz to 1-year deal + Should Patriots trade for WR A.J. Brown? (3/20 Hour 2)
Mar 20, 2026
Discussion of the Vikings bringing back Carson Wentz and what it means for the QB room. Debate over whether the Patriots should pursue A.J. Brown amid NFL cap and trade dynamics. Update on Tyreek Hill’s health timeline and potential landing spots. Conversations about college and NFL mental health needs prompted by Dante Moore and A.J. Green’s calls for better care.
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Vikings Re-Sign Wentz For Proven Depth And Continuity
- The Vikings re-signed Carson Wentz to provide experienced depth and continuity after his five starts in 2025.
- Wentz completed 65% with 1,216 yards, six TDs and five INTs in five games, showing competence and toughness despite a shoulder injury.
Wentz Signing Suggests Doubts About J.J. McCarthy
- The Wentz signing signals the Vikings may not fully trust J.J. McCarthy as the clear backup or long-term starter.
- Mike Florio points out Wentz arguably played better than McCarthy game-by-game in 2025, framing the move as insurance or a challenge.
Front Office Power Shift Influenced QB Strategy
- Organizational power dynamics shaped Minnesota's quarterback choices, with the prior GM possibly overruling Kevin O'Connell last year.
- After the GM firing, O'Connell appears to be reasserting control by adding veteran competition like Wentz.