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Vikings Pivot to Real QB Competition as Mac Jones Path Narrows

Minnesota’s tight cap with scarce picks points the search toward short-term or lower-cost veterans.

Overview

  • Head coach Kevin O’Connell said the team will add meaningful competition in the quarterback room this offseason.
  • The Athletic projects Minnesota to part with Carson Wentz as it targets a higher-floor veteran to pair with or push J.J. McCarthy.
  • 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he would be “very surprised” if Mac Jones is not on San Francisco’s roster next season, reducing one speculated target.
  • Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph publicly urged signing a veteran who can compete with McCarthy after his turnover-prone, injury-limited 2025 season.
  • Reporting revisited internal interest in Aaron Rodgers and other veterans, though limited cap space and draft assets make blockbuster moves unlikely.