It was pretty obvious that the Minnesota Vikings were unhappy with their current situation at backup quarterback. Despite having potential in players like Max Brosmer and Brett Rypien, confidence in the QB2 situation was low following the preseason.
Sam Howell was acquired in a trade during the 2025 NFL Draft to take on that role, but he didn't look like he was ready for the job. That left the Vikings scrambling to find a solution to this problem before the Minnesota season opener in Chicago.