The Minnesota Vikings haven't seen too much of alleged franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the 2025 season due to injuries, and he didn't set the world on fire in his limited playing time. Backup Carson Wentz has played like his usual self, meaning he will follow beautiful throws up with jarring head-scratchers in some uneven performances.
While the Vikings clearly seem content with riding out a veteran backup like Wentz until McCarthy is back healthy, that hasn't stopped the national media from trying to bully Minnesota into making a trade for one of the many veteran quarterbacks available.