Vikings reveal next QB steps after J.J. McCarthys injury-plagued inaccurate seaso

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The know what this offseason is about: They have to figure out the most important position in sports. Will J.J. McCarthy be the long-term starter at quarterback? Or is their next QB out there somewhere to be found? There are a lot of options to choose from, even if most aren't overly inspiring. But the Vikings aren't leaving any doors Wendell Carter Jr. Jersey closed. Executive vice president Rob Brzezinski spoke with reporters on Tuesday, and he was asked about quarterback. "We're exploring every option that can be out there," Brzezinski said, . MORE: It's not a great draft cla s for quarterbacks. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza is expected to go No. 1 overall to the , and after that, it's not clear there's even a surefire first-round talent in the group. Free agency is expected to include Malik Willis from the , who has some upside but will likely have a lot of suitors. The trade market will likely be led by Mac Jones, but the seem likely to want to keep him for 2026. Beyond him, the Vikings could look into a deal for Kirk Cousins from the . There almost certainly is no perfect solution for McCarthy, but he wasn't good enough in 2025 to not at least find a potential alternative. If McCarthy can't stay healthy or improve his accuracy, he won't be the long-term answer for the Vikings. They've got no choice but to keep their options open. More NFL news: Noah Vonleh Jersey