A New Face for Minnesota? The Vikings Weigh Options After J.J. McCarthy's Injury-Riddled History
The Minnesota Vikings are poised to make a move in the quarterback room, with several potential options on the table after J.J. McCarthy's injury-plagued history came back to haunt the team. With McCarthy dealing with injuries and poor play, he's lost favor with head coach Kevin O'Connell, who now finds himself juggling multiple quarterbacks.
That's when Max Brosmer, an undrafted rookie who's taken his first-ever NFL snap as QB1 against the Seattle Seahawks this weekend, stepped up to the plate. Brosmer has impressed O'Connell and his staff since being added in late spring, working his way up to second-string amid several injuries, trades, and cuts.
However, with McCarthy struggling to stay healthy, it's likely that another quarterback will need to step up sooner rather than later. That's where Anthony Richardson comes into play. The former No. 4 overall pick of the Colts has interest in a deal that would move him to Minnesota ahead of the fourth, and potentially final, season of his rookie contract in 2026.
O'Connell has respect for Richardson, who possesses elite arm and leg talent but has yet to materialize in the pros. The Vikings can't enter next season without a viable long-term option beyond McCarthy. If they decide to add Richardson, it would be a move made by O'Connell, who's among the best developers at the position in the league.
The team is also considering adding a veteran quarterback, such as Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett, via free agency come next March. This could provide them with a short-term solution if McCarthy struggles again or gets injured early in 2026. With Brosmer taking on more responsibility and Richardson potentially joining the mix, the Vikings are building for the future while also preparing for any potential bumps along the way.
As the NFL landscape continues to evolve, one thing is certain: the Vikings' quarterback room will be a hot topic of discussion in the coming months.
The Minnesota Vikings are poised to make a move in the quarterback room, with several potential options on the table after J.J. McCarthy's injury-plagued history came back to haunt the team. With McCarthy dealing with injuries and poor play, he's lost favor with head coach Kevin O'Connell, who now finds himself juggling multiple quarterbacks.
That's when Max Brosmer, an undrafted rookie who's taken his first-ever NFL snap as QB1 against the Seattle Seahawks this weekend, stepped up to the plate. Brosmer has impressed O'Connell and his staff since being added in late spring, working his way up to second-string amid several injuries, trades, and cuts.
However, with McCarthy struggling to stay healthy, it's likely that another quarterback will need to step up sooner rather than later. That's where Anthony Richardson comes into play. The former No. 4 overall pick of the Colts has interest in a deal that would move him to Minnesota ahead of the fourth, and potentially final, season of his rookie contract in 2026.
O'Connell has respect for Richardson, who possesses elite arm and leg talent but has yet to materialize in the pros. The Vikings can't enter next season without a viable long-term option beyond McCarthy. If they decide to add Richardson, it would be a move made by O'Connell, who's among the best developers at the position in the league.
The team is also considering adding a veteran quarterback, such as Joe Flacco or Kenny Pickett, via free agency come next March. This could provide them with a short-term solution if McCarthy struggles again or gets injured early in 2026. With Brosmer taking on more responsibility and Richardson potentially joining the mix, the Vikings are building for the future while also preparing for any potential bumps along the way.
As the NFL landscape continues to evolve, one thing is certain: the Vikings' quarterback room will be a hot topic of discussion in the coming months.
they gotta deal with more QB drama after mccarthy's latest injury setback lol max brosmer wasnt exactly setting the world on fire and now anthony richardson is looking like a savior but we all know how that ends in nfl 
another option to consider joe flacco or kenny pickett might be available next march but let's just say free agency never brings stability 
anyway, the vikings are still playing with fire 
but hey if he can't hack it, Brosmer and Richardson are decent options...i mean who knows what max will do in his 2nd start tho?
another team's QB situation to worry about... seems like McCarthy's injury issues are gonna make it hard for the Vikes to find stability at that position... Brosmer and Richardson might be able to fill the void, but you never know how things'll play out... might end up being a long season with multiple QBs trying to prove themselves...
. richardson would be a huge upgrade tho, elite arm talent is exactly what this team needs 
. joe flacco's a vet QB who knows his stuff too, could be a good bridge to the future 
. mccarthy's just been bad luck so far and i'm rooting for him to bounce back but the vikings need stability 
think max brosmer's got this? he stepped up big time against seahawks and now it's all about can the vikings keep him on track 
if anthony richardson does come aboard, it'll be sick to see them juggling 3 QBs tho 
but seriously, kevin o'connell needs to develop one of these guys ASAP, or they're gonna get left behind in the nfl 
Richardson would be an awesome addition tho! Elite arm talent is hard to come by. And if they do sign a vet QB like Flacco or Pickett, that'd give 'em some breathing room in case McCarthy gets hurt 
, can you believe J.J. McCarthy's injury history? It's crazy how it affects the team's plans now! 
