As the J.J. McCarthy situation keeps adding troubling tentacles, from regression in his play over the last couple of games to another injury that may or may not have been handled ideally, the Minnesota Vikings will be in a tough spot when the offseason comes.
At the very least, a veteran addition to compete with McCarthy for the starting job in 2026 feels inevitable. On the extreme end of that idea, McCarthy will simply be replaced as the starter, and his future in Minnesota will be cast into undeniable doubt.
In terms of quarterbacks the Vikings could pursue in the offseason to compete with/replace McCarthy, the suggestion of Mac Jones is certainly better than some other options that are in line to be mentioned.