The Vikings obviously have the option to look for a quarterback elsewhere around the NFL, but they've already invested a fifth-round pick in Howell, so they might as well give him a true chance. Starting the season with McCarthy, Howell and Brosmer as their three quarterbacks on the active roster seems like the most likely outcome.

The Minnesota Vikings sat their entire offensive and defensive first-string units in their second 2025 preseason contest against the New England Patriots. Yet,

According to Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, the day was long for the offensive line despite the success of Drake Maye at times. He shared on social media, ". . .Primary issue is up front. Jonathan Greenard giving Will Campbell all he can handle. Looked like 3 sacks in the span of 11 dropbacks off the rookie’s side."

Former Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer has become an adopted son of Minnesota football fans. He continues to make the most of his NFL opportunity as he fights for a roster spot with the Vikings this preseason.

Recent social media posts highlighted that the Minnesota Vikings added two new male cheerleaders to their 2025 roster this year. Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn are the first male cheerleaders on the team since the 1990s,

The Vikings are coming off a draft with limited picks, but they're now heading into 2026 reloaded. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has shown he can build a roster through free agency, but the draft remains a work in progress. He has improved significantly since his first class in 2022, but 2026 is expected to be a pivotal year.

The Vikings are just outside of the top 10 in the newest edition of ESPN's annual "future power rankings" of all 32 NFL teams. They check in at No. 11 in the rankings, which look at 2025-2027 outlook through the lens of a team's quarterback, non-QB roster, coaching, and front office, as rated by four ESPN analysts.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell cursed on live broadcast after spotting an illegal motion penalty during a mic'd up segment in preseason loss to Patriots.