The Minnesota Vikings may be preparing to consider different quarterbacks this offseason. It remains to be seen whether that's to compete with or replace 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy. Either way, with only McCarthy and 2025 undrafted rookie Max Brosmer set to return in 2026, the Vikings will need to add a QB to the roster.
Of course, the Vikings have a better idea of whether they want a QB to replace McCarthy or simply push him to be the best he can be. The Vikings might not even know what they wanted; They could add someone as a contingency plan if McCarthy doesn't take the next step in his development.
Recently, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler appeared on SportsCenter. In doing so, he suggested that Kyler Murray could be an "option" for the Vikings this offseason.
"It's definitely worth a look. If he goes down he (Kyler Murray) will be one of the top quarterbacks available via trade or release, and most of the league expects him to go down, and he'll be available. He's got a high guarantee of about $40 million, it all triggers by mid-March. So, they've got to come to an offer here in the coming weeks. He wants to go to a winner, that's what he wants. So, you figure maybe Minnesota might be an option for him and we'll see what happens."
Jeremy Fowler on Kyler Murray
The former No. 1 overall pick has made the playoffs only once in seven seasons. With a receiving corps led by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, the Vikings will likely give Murray a solid base to work from.
If he connects with head coach Kevin O'Connell, something special could be in the works for the Vikings. But first, all the stars have to align in Minnesota.
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