Daily Norseman
We are going to need another QB right?
The fourth day of free agency saw the team sign a decent backup swing tackle for probably not much. Very nice.
I posted a comment yesterday about Aaron Rodgers not being due any money from the Jets for 2025. Thus, he needs a new contract and it will be important to what the money represents right? I do not see the Vikings spending a ton of money to get him. Russell Wilson would also come at a substantial cost. I mean, even if both would take only 20M to come to Minnesota that would be doable. I guess they could do anything if they wanted but I would hate to see it.
I am only guessing here but considering the Vikings are not making any moves to sign any of the other veteran backup type QBs that are now being signed elsewhere, they might be waiting on Atlanta to cut Kirk Cousins. Cousins will be owed money by Atlanta that will be offset by any money he receives from a new team. Cousins know KOC’s offense too. It makes all kinds of sense to bring him back provided he is willing on a minimum level deal similar to Russell Wilson with the Steelers last year. If that is not the plan and Atlanta may not release him then I have no clue what they are waiting on.
What QB is left? I would just sign Drew Lock and forget about it at this point. I do not think there is a trade out there that makes much sense.
Can the Vikings trade Bradbury to the Patriots for Joe Milton?
I think the team still needs another QB, RB, WR, TE, LB, and CB.
What other free agents will they target or do you want them to target?
Ranking the best available 2025 NFL free agents
https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-ranking-the-best-available-2025-nfl-free-agents
Grading the Minnesota Vikings’ major free agent signings so far
RB Aaron Jones: B
Contract: 2 years, $20 million ($13M guaranteed)
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CB Isaiah Rodgers: B+
Contract: 2 years, $11 million ($8M guaranteed, incentives up to $15M)
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C Ryan Kelly: A
Contract: 2 years, $18 million ($9M guaranteed)
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CB Byron Murphy Jr: C
Contract: 3 years, $54 million ($34.8M guaranteed, incentives to $66 million)
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DT Jonathan Allen: A-
Contract: 3 years, $51 million ($31.3M guaranteed, incentives to $60M)
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G Will Fries: B
Contract: 5 years, $88 million (exact details TBA)
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Javon Hargrave: A
Contract: 2 years, $30 million ($19M guaranteed)
Vikings Get Concerning News in Search for New Veteran QB
While appearing confident to move forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback, the Vikings still need a veteran buffer if the 22-year-old is not ready for the role.
*Option A was Daniel Jones, who spent two months with the team after his release from the New York Giants in November. However, Jones signed with the Indianapolis Colts, leaving Minnesota searching free agency...
