Carson Wentz declares himself healthy and ready for Vikings' 2025 season after shoulder surgery

Carson Wentz’s 2025 NFL season came to a premature end after he suffered a left shoulder injury on October 5, while filling in for starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Despite playing through a dislocated shoulder—complete with a torn labrum and fractured socket—Wentz eventually reached a point where he could no longer continue.

The veteran quarterback, who holds the NFL record for starting at least one game for six different teams in six consecutive seasons, recently provided an update on his recovery progress during an interview with Luke Gamble of KFYR-TV.

Wentz expressed strong optimism about his readiness for the upcoming season, particularly in the context of organized team activities.

"Physically, I feel great," Wentz told Gamble. "Shoulder's more or less behind me now. It wasn't fun by any means, but surgery went well, and rehab's gone really well, too. So for me, it's behind me. I'm healthy, and I'll be ready to roll."

Wentz re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason, despite the presence of fellow veteran quarterback Kyler Murray in the roster. Both Wentz and Murray will compete with McCarthy for the starting role in 2025.

"It's a different dynamic obviously in the room with a couple other guys and having Kyler now in the mix," Wentz explained. "It's fun. It's fun to compete. It's fun to get to know guys in another way. But I think just the competition in the environment will make everybody better."

He added, "Wentz said he will be ready however it goes," emphasizing his adaptability and determination to contribute regardless of the outcome of the quarterback competition.