The Minnesota Vikings somehow found a way to get more than they gave up for quarterback Sam Howell, who was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Here's why that's a surprise.

The Minnesota Vikings are signing Wentz to back up quarterback J.J. McCarthy and trading Howell to the Eagles, two people with knowledge of the decisions told The Associated Press on Sunday. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the moves. ESPN first reported the deals.

With concerns that their backup quarterback would miss time, the Philadelphia Eagles have brought Sam Howell back to the NFC East.