Vikings Exploring All QB Options; McCarthy May Face Competition

Minnesota Vikings Executive VP Rob Brzezinski confirmed the team is 'exploring all possibilities' at quarterback, hinting J.J. McCarthy (hand) could face competition for the starting job. The Vikings aim for higher 'baseline' QB play after McCarthy dealt with injuries in 2025, including a right hand issue that sidelined him from the finale. While Coach Kevin O'Connell still believes McCarthy, the 2024 No. 10 pick, can be a franchise QB, the team is 'casting a wide net' for signal-caller help as free agency approaches next month.