J.J. McCarthy’s durability has complicated the Minnesota Vikings’ short and long-term plans, so much so that the team may need a new quarterback in 2026 — either as a new starter or a man who could start and lead the franchise if McCarthy went down. There is rarely a shortage of decent QB2s in the NFL, so long as the Vikings don’t ignore the process altogether, as they did in 2024 free agency, waiting until the NFL Draft to acquire Sam Howell, who was later traded a few months later. The Athletic‘s Jeff Howe wrote about the idea of a Mac Jones trade last week: “The Niners owe Jones $3.25 million in 2026, and Brock Purdy has dealt with injuries in all four years of his career.
Author: Dustin Baker
Published at: 2025-12-24 21:01:00
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