The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the 2025 season with significant changes, especially at quarterback. After passing on Aaron Rodgers, the Vikings decided to give J.J. McCarthy a shot at the starting role, allowing him to get reps during minicamp and OTAs. However, with McCarthy being unproven, the Vikings are now scrambling to find a reliable backup quarterback.
Joe Flacco and Drew Lock are no longer available, leaving the Vikings with limited options. The importance of a backup QB is especially highlighted in Minnesota, where past backups-turned-heroes like Randall Cunningham and Case Keenum have made significant impacts. Although McCarthy is expected to secure the starting job, he comes with risks, especially given his lack of live-game experience since last August and the fact that he didn’t start football activities until January.
While names like Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones were previously considered, the Vikings have missed out on several other options, such as Gardner Minshew, Jacoby Brissett, and Trey Lance. Rumors continue to swirl around Aaron Rodgers and former Titans QB Ryan Tannehill, but there are complications, particularly related to the NFL’s free-agent compensation formula. Signing Tannehill could jeopardize Minnesota’s draft picks, and the Vikings may choose to wait for a quarterback to accept their offer later in the offseason.
As the situation stands, the Vikings’ backup QB position remains unresolved, leaving fans to wonder if they’ll face the worst-case scenario of Rodgers joining the team or if a solution will emerge before training camp.
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