The Vikings are looking to establish a new quarterback room for the 2026 season.
The 2025 campaign was a bit of an experimental year at quarterback. Minnesota was coming off a strong ‘24 season with Sam Darnold unexpectedly leading the team to a 14–3 record and a playoff berth after J.J. McCarthy, the team’s first-round draft pick that year, was out with injury. McCarthy was set to be the starter for the entire 2025 season, but he missed chunks of time with injuries again. Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz stepped in when needed, going 2-3, but then suffered a season-ending injury of his own. McCarthy returned from injury to finish out the season, which the Vikings ended with a 9-8 record to miss the playoffs.
