NFL free agency is right around the corner and rumors are swirling about the Minnesota Vikings , especially regarding their quarterback situation.
On the plus side, there seems to be no shortage of potential signal callers think He is headed to Minnesota, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
My feeling right now, from asking, is that all the top quarterbacks that will or might be available – Kyler Murray, Geno Smith come to mind – [Minnesota] It’s where they want to be… because there’s a lot of stuff with Justin Jefferson, Kevin O’Connell.
Well, there are some interesting names, so let’s take a look at a few of them, shall we?
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Fowler singled out Kyler Murray in the video above. The former No. 1 overall pick will receive a $19.5 million bonus that expires on March 16, the fifth day of the new league year. The Cardinals will have to make a decision on him before then, and while they are reportedly looking for a trade partner for him, it seems highly unlikely that anyone will want to take him on his current contract. If he does get released, he would immediately become a very attractive potential option for the Vikings.
Fowler also mentioned Geno Smith. Yes. Of course he did.
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It sounds like the Miami Dolphins will be moving on from Tua Tagovailoa this offseason after injuries and overall ineffectiveness saw him benched for the final three games of the 2025 Dolphins season. Normally, a top-5 pick might be an attractive option for the Vikings, but considering Tua has a history of concussion issues and, at times, he’s looked much worse than a current player. Judging from his time in the league, this should be a tough sell for the Vikings.
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One name that has come up recently is former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr. Carr retired before the start of last season, and the Saints still own his rights if he decides to put the pads back on. Still, now that the Saints have a quarterback they seem to trust in Tyler Shough, they’re likely willing to let Carr go for a pretty reasonable price. Is this something Vikings should entertain?
We’ve briefly touched on the idea of ​​a Kirk Cousins ​​reunion, and there’s a chance we’ve heard Aaron Rodgers rumors as well. . .Legal or not. . .No matter how long it takes Rodgers to make the decision to return.
So, I’m going to open it up to you all here. who does you What do you think is the best potential (realistic) option for the Vikings to bring in a quarterback this offseason?