Some subtle suggestions are circulating in the Minnesota Vikings media orbit that the franchise is currently devoid of a bonafide backup quarterback. While this is wildly true for 2019 and 2020 — free agent Sean Mannion filled the role for two seasons — a QB2 signing is unnecessary and will not happen.
Why is Mannion no longer with the Vikings? Simple. General Manager Rick Spielman drafted Texas A&M’s Kellen Mond in the 2021 NFL Draft, the result of a nifty trade with the New York Jets. New left tackle Christian Darrisaw and offensive guard Wyatt Daivs were the other spoils from the transaction.