As such, Minnesota will be in prime position to revive another former starting quarterback's career in 2025 -- potentially as McCarthy's backup and/or his competition. The Vikings signed former New York Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones after he was cut mid-season and bringing him back is an option if Darnold departs.

The Minnesota Vikings made a change in their quarterback depth chart ahead of their wild-card playoff clash with the Los Angeles Rams. Last Tuesday, after Minnesota's Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, the team elevated quarterback Daniel Jones to their ...

The Minnesota take on the LA Rams in Monday’s Wild Card game, with the former Giants QB promoted to the active roster.

Jones signed to the Vikings’ practice squad shortly after he had been released by the Giants earlier this season.

The Minnesota Vikings will close out the Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs on Monday night when they take on the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Darnold will be leading his team to battle after his breakout campaign, but recent comments from Kevin O'Connell indicate the team may have a new backup quarterback in Daniel Jones.

EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings are considering a significant shake-up to their quarterback depth chart, one that would put newcomer Daniel Jones in position to play if starter Sam Darnold is injured or ineffective in the playoffs.

Bleacher Report 's Kristopher Knox says Jones' best landing spot this offseason will come in Los Angeles: "Jones was released by the Giants in November and quickly landed in Minnesota, where he served as depth behind Darnold. While the 27-year-old hasn't established himself as a reliable starter, that doesn't guarantee he can," said Knox.

Whilst the majority of Minnesota Vikings talk has focused, understandably so, on the quarterback dilemma facing the team, there is another key position group that has major question marks heading into 2025.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hugs running back Saquon Barkley (26) during pregame warmups as the Giants prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, N.J. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Will the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025 be Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy or Daniel Jones? It's the biggest question of the offseason and Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah isn't tipping his hand.

McCarthy missed his entire rookie campaign with a knee injury that could impact his readiness next year and he has yet to take a regular season snap in the NFL. Jones could sign a one-year contract with the Vikings similar to the $10 million deal Darnold inked in 2024 and serve as a backup and/or bridge QB to McCarthy.