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
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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 for someone to pair with McCarthy.
The Vikings remain idle on the quarterback front four days after the negotiating window opened.
And many options have signed elsewhere.
The latest: Gardner Minshew, who agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
On March 12, ESPN’s Kevin Seifert reported that the Vikings are at least considering what it would look like to bring in Aaron Rodgers.
Since Jones decided to sign with the Colts, the Vikings have watched Marcus Mariota, Mason Rudolph, Jacoby Brissett, Mac Jones and Minshew sign elsewhere.
Minnesota is doing its diligence in its decision, but the longer the Vikings wait, the more their potential options degrade.
Some veterans who are still available are Russell Wilson, Taylor Heinecke, Jameis Winston, Joe Flacco, and Carson Wentz.
According to Fox Sports insider Jordan Schultz, the Vikings are looking for a veteran quarterback to sign to go along with their preparation of McCarthy.
“While there have been murmurs about the Vikings and Rodgers, I have not gotten the sense Minnesota wants to go in that direction. After losing backups Daniel Jones and Nick Mullens in free agency, the Vikings will likely add a veteran to their QB room at some point as they prepare 2024 first-rounder J.J. McCarthy,” Schultz wrote.
A few days before the legal tampering period began, the Vikings extended one of their own in safety Theo Jackson. The deal was initially reported as a two-year extension worth approximately $12.6 million at its initial reporting.
The contract is essentially a three-year, $9.365 million deal, which is about $25% less than initially reported. It also is similar to the contract they gave offensive lineman Blake Brandel last March and he started at left guard all season.
Note: He got a 3M signing bonus and a first year salary of 1.1M. His second year salry, roster bonus, and workout bonus come to 1.5M. He is getting 5.6M over the first two years. His third year salary is 3.497M and his cap hit is 4.715M. They would save 3.715M if they cut or traded him in year 3.
Yore Mock
Trades
Trade Partner: Seahawks
Sent: Garrett Bradbury
Received: Round 5 Pick 173
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Trade Partner: Lions
Sent: Round 1 Pick 24, Round 3 Pick 97
Received: Round 1 Pick 28, Round 2 Pick 60, Round 6 Pick 197
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Trade Partner: Saints
Sent: Round 1 Pick 28, Round 5 Pick 140
Received: Round 2 Pick 40, Round 3 Pick 71, Round 4 Pick 111
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Trade Partner: Raiders
Sent: Round 5 Pick 161
Received: Round 6 Pick 181, Round 6 Pick 214
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R2 P40 OG Donovan Jackson – Ohio State 6’3.5” 315
R2 P60 RB Quinshon Judkins – Ohio State 5’10.1” 202
R3 P71 QB Jalen Milroe – Alabama 6’1.7” 217
R4 P111 DT Ty Robinson – Nebraska 6’5.1” 288
R5 P173 LB Cody Simon – Ohio State 6’1.7” 229
R6 P181 CB Caleb Ransaw – Tulane 5’11.3” 197
R6 P197 WR Jaylin Lane – Virginia Tech 5’9.6” 191
R7 P214 S Craig Woodson – Cal 6’5.0 243
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