The Eagles traded for Vikings quarterback Sam Howell. Why? And what does his addition mean ahead of Tuesday's roster deadline?

Carson Wentz is back in the NFL and Sam Howell is on the move again. The Minnesota Vikings have signed Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and traded Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles are sending a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 seventh-rounder to Minnesota for Howell and a 2027 sixth-rounder.

On offense, a loaded roster with few available spots improved even more after John Metchie was acquired from Houston for draft picks. Jihaad Campbell made his preseason debut on defense and impacted the game in several facets, while showing off the versatility that'll make him a star.

EAST RUTHERFORD - The New York Giants, like every other NFL team, are in the process of cutting their roster from 90 down to 53 by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline. The Giants got an early start towards the 53-man roster in the aftermath of their preseason finale,

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Eagles added tackle Fred Johnson as part of a swap with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Philadelphia sent Jacksonville a 2026 seventh-round draft pick in return. Johnson played for the Eagles from 2023-24,

A minor finger injury for the Eagles' top backup QB that led the team to trade for Sam Howell is reportedly a thumb fracture that could sideline him Week 1.