Overview
- Tom Pelissero reported that Carson Wentz is returning on a one-year deal, giving the Vikings a quarterback room of Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and Wentz.
- Albert Breer reported that Kevin O’Connell told Murray he could be more than a stopgap, though Murray still has to win the job on the field.
- Kyler Murray joined earlier on a one-year contract that includes a no‑tag clause, setting up a short-term evaluation window.
- McCarthy’s standing is now uncertain after a 2025 season with 1,632 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 57.1% completion rate.
- NBC Sports notes the team is unlikely to carry four quarterbacks, raising the possibility that one veteran could be traded or left off the Week 1 roster, with Wentz or McCarthy mentioned as potential trade options.