The Minnesota Vikings are setting the stage for a potentially franchise-changing offseason when the team will likely commit to either starter Sam Darnold or injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season in 2024 with a knee injury.

The Vikings signed Rypien to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

With J.J. McCarthy the only quarterback under contract, the Vikings bought some time before a big decision on Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones. The post Vikings Sign Veteran QB After Season-Ending Loss to Rams appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Minnesota Vikings are shaking up their roster ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, re-signing veteran Brett Rypien. Sam Darnold will still be QB1 with Daniel Jones and Nick Mullens in some order behind him. Rypien is joining ...

J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' rookie quarterback and No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft, remains on the injured reserve list (IR) with a knee injury he suffered during the preseason and will not take part in the playoffs.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell offered strong support for veteran backup quarterback Brett Rypien.

The Vikings signed ex-Broncos QB Brett Rypien to their practice squad, and five other former Denver players hit the transaction wire.

Daniel Jones is set to hit free agency. Should the Minnesota Vikings look to bring him back for the 2025 season?

The Minnesota Vikings elevated quarterback Daniel Jones to their active roster on Tuesday. Here's who the Vikings' backup quarterback is on Monday:

Minnesota Vikings practice squad quarterback Daniel Jones stands on the sidelines before the start of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 1, 2024.

Let go by Minnesota

Minnesota missed the playoffs last season, and following the 2022 season, it was Jones that ended their run on Wild Card Weekend. His 301 yards and two touchdowns earned him a sizable payday and put the nail in the coffin for defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.