Oct 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) practices before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Carson Wentz’s 2025 season is over.

The 32-year-old Carson Wentz was in visible pain during the Minnesota Vikings’ defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Chargers on ‘Thursday Night Football’ last week. As it turns out, the injury was severe enough to require season-ending surgery.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Wentz needs surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season. Pelissero added that the former Philadelphia Eagles’ star tried to fight through the pain before the decision was made to undergo the procedure.

Ian Rapoport has since revealed that Wentz suffered a dislocation that was so bad, it tore his labrum and fractured his socket. The injury occurred all the way back in week 5, during the Vikings’ win over the Browns in London.

Wentz played through the pain for the team’s next two games — losses against the Eagles and Chargers — in order to help bridge the gap until J.J. McCarthy’s return.

With Wentz’s season over, McCarthy is set to start Sunday’s Week 9 tilt against the Detroit Lions after missing the last five games with an ankle injury, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

Carson Wentz started five games for Minnesota with McCarthy sidelined. He won two of his first three games, but the Vikings’ consecutive losses to the Eagles and Chargers dropped them below .500 for the first time since the 2023 season.

The only other healthy quarterback on Minny’s roster is 24-year-old Max Brosmer. With McCarthy returning from a serious injury and Wentz done for the year, expect the Vikings to add one more QB.

Carson Wentz Suffers Another Unfortunate Injury

Carson Wentz (Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
It’s hard not to feel for Wentz, whose career has been largely hampered by injuries since 2017. That year, he looked like the MVP front-runner before suffering a season-ending ACL tear in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. As everyone knows, Nick Foles stepped in heroically and led Philly to its first Super Bowl title.

Unfortunately, Wentz missed three regular season games in 2018 and the Eagles’ two playoff games, prompting Philly to roll with Foles again. And then in the Eagles’ 2019 Wild Card Round game against the Seattle Seahawks, Wentz left early with a head injury and did not return

Wentz got off to a good start as McCarthy’s understudy, but the left shoulder injury. It’s the latest unfortunate break for the ex-Eagles star.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.