US EditionDo the Vikings Still Believe J.J. McCarthy Can Be a Franchise Quarterback?
With McCarthy's health and performance under review, Vikings evaluate trade and free-agent quarterbacks amid salary cap and draft pick challenges, says interim GM Brzezinski.
- On Tuesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the Minnesota Vikings said they are exploring all options to improve quarterback play in 2026, Rob Brzezinski’s first comments since last month’s promotion.
- After the front-office changes last month, the Vikings are re-evaluating quarterback options due to JJ McCarthy's injury history and uneven play, with coach Kevin O'Connell and the team considering alternatives.
- Trade discussions could target Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, or Kirk Cousins, while dealing for Mac Jones would cost a Day 2 pick and free-agent Malik Willis might demand $35 million annually.
- Owner Mark Wilf will oversee the front office through the draft while Brzezinski said, 'What we do know is we need a level of baseline quarterback play for us to be effective'.
- Depending on the internal timetable ownership has set forth for competitiveness, the Vikings could pursue several options in the coming weeks, but the market will dictate what is feasible.
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