Howell's NFL journey began when he was selected in the fifth round of the 2022 draft by the Washington Commanders. He eventually took over as the full-time starter in 2023, where he racked up the stats while playing for a struggling team. That year, he finished with 3,946 passing yards and 21 touchdowns, and nobody threw more passes than Howell.
One of the most intriguing subplots to watch is whether or not former Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will see any action for the Eagles. With reports that Hurts will have the day off, it feels like a safe bet that he will. Expect Tanner McKee to play the first half, and then the 2022 fifth-round pick will close it out after the intermission. The question is how he does.
The Minnesota Vikings made a change to their quarterback room Sunday, reaching agreement on a contract with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz and trading quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wentz, 32, played his only season for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024, when he served as backup to Patrick Mahomes. Wentz played in two games as a reserve and started the final regular season game against the Denver Broncos
