Dallas, TX – April 27, 2025 – The Dallas Cowboys bolstered their quarterback room with a familiar NFC East face, signing a former Philadelphia Eagles star. The move, sparking buzz after a turbulent offseason, adds veteran depth to a team eyeing a Super Bowl run.
Carson Wentz, the 2017 Pro Bowler, inked a one-year, $2.5 million deal. “I’m thrilled to join Dallas,” Wentz said. His arrival fills gaps left by Trey Lance and Cooper Rush’s departures, backing up injury-prone Dak Prescott.
Wentz, 32, served as Patrick Mahomes’ backup with Kansas City in 2024, earning praise for leadership. His 19,149 career yards and 91 touchdowns, honed with the Eagles, Rams, and Chiefs, bring savvy to a Cowboys squad needing stability.
“This is a fresh start,” Wentz added. With Joe Milton III, a raw talent from New England, as QB3, Wentz’s experience steadies Dallas’ offense. Prescott, sidelined often in three of his last five seasons, now has a proven deputy.
NFL analyst Bucky Brooks called Wentz a “smart pickup.” His 68.3% completion rate in 2023 with the Rams and NFC East know-how could tilt divisional battles, especially against Philly’s Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley.
The Cowboys, reeling from losing Stephon Gilmore, added ex-Eagle Rasul Douglas. Wentz’s signing, alongside CeeDee Lamb’s looming extension, signals Dallas’ all-in push to counter Philly’s Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Mukuba draft haul.
Eagles fans may bristle at Wentz donning Cowboys colors, but his 2,848-yard 2024 college season at North Dakota State proves he’s no stranger to pressure. Dallas’ $53 million cap offers flexibility for more moves.
As Wentz embraces his Dallas chapter, the Cowboys gain a battle-tested arm. His joy in joining a rival could haunt Philly, setting the stage for fiery NFC East clashes with the Eagles’ stacked roster.
