Vikings explore veteran QB options for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:52 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are assessing their quarterback situation ahead of the 2026 season, with J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray competing for the starting role. The team previously had Sam Darnold but decided to part ways with him. Recent speculation includes Baker Mayfield as a potential fit for the Vikings, with a report suggesting Minnesota could offer an appealing environment for him due to their strong receiving corps and quarterback-friendly coach Kevin O'Connell. This scenario hinges on Mayfield's available contract status with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 2026 season unfolds.
- •Vikings evaluate J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray for 2026 QB role
- •Team parted ways with Sam Darnold after his contract expired
- •Baker Mayfield suggested as a strong fit for Minnesota
- •Vikings have a talented receiving corps with Justin Jefferson and others
- •Mayfield's status with Buccaneers remains uncertain
- 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings named a potential fit for a veteran QB in 2027
"Could the Vikings be in on trying it all over again with another veteran quarterback in 2027?
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