In a big picture sense, the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback situation has not gone as planned this season. J.J. McCarthy missed significant time due to an ankle injury, and when he has been available he has largely struggled thus far.
Regardless of how the rest of this season goes, the Vikings are lined up to add an experienced quarterback behind McCarthy during the offseason. The level of that addition will say a lot about how McCarthy is viewed heading toward the 2026 season.
In recent weeks, ESPN NFL insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano have both raised the possibility of the Vikings reuniting with Daniel Jones as his one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts winds down.