The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to have J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, but uncertainty looms over who will serve as his backup, with only journeyman Brett Rypien on the current roster. The team's attempt to re-sign Daniel Jones was unsuccessful, as he opted to join the Indianapolis Colts to compete for the starting position alongside Anthony Richardson.
Further complicating the Vikings' quarterback situation, veteran quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Drew Lock have recently signed with other teams. Flacco inked a deal with the Cleveland Browns after brief stints with the Browns and Colts, while Lock returned to the Seattle Seahawks, where he had previously started two games in 2023 before a season with the New York Giants.
With limited veteran options available, including Carson Wentz, the Vikings may need to explore trade opportunities to secure a backup quarterback. The team's history of seeking external solutions for the position, such as acquiring Nick Mullens and signing David Blough following a lackluster training camp battle in 2022, suggests that a resolution to their current quarterback dilemma may take some time.