All Things 2026 Minnesota Vikings Off-Season Thread

[Gopher_In_NYC]

I think there's zero chance Kyler Murray ends up a Viking.

I would bet a lot of money on Derek Carr coming here to compete with JJ. The second option would be Cousins.

I think the Vikings could have their pick between Carr, Cousins, or even Murray if they want. All 3 of those guys would probably put the Vikings 10 spots higher on their list than any other team looking for a QB. Carr has made it pretty clear he's not interested in playing for anyone that can't be a very strong postseason threat.

Barring any bridges burned on either side that we haven't heard about, I still think it's probably Cousins. And I wouldn't hate that at all. Don't have to love it, it just has to be a viable option

FWIW

Someone on The Athletic projected Carr’s salary, if he comes back, to be similar to Rodgers’ this year, which was $14.5M.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Some JJ the future HOFer) combine action

Throwback to Justin Jefferson's Impressive 2020 NFL Combine ð¤©

Then and Now: Watch Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine and the 2025 NFL Season. #MinnesotaVikings #Vikings #NF...

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[GopherWeatherGuy]

FWIW

Someone on The Athletic projected Carr’s salary, if he comes back, to be similar to Rodgers’ this year, which was $14.5M.

If Carr is completely healthy, I'd do that deal in a heartbeat.

 

[upnorthkid]

I don’t understand why Carr wouldn’t just sign a super cheap deal to be on a contender. He’s playing for a Super Bowl chance. There’s really no other reason

 

[Ogie Ogilthorpe]

Someone on The Athletic projected Carr’s salary, if he comes back, to be similar to Rodgers’ this year, which was $14.5M.

I don’t understand why Carr wouldn’t just sign a super cheap deal to be on a contender. He’s playing for a Super Bowl chance. There’s really no other reason

For someone with Carr's resume, something around $14M WOULD really be a cheap deal. He may take less, but I doubt it's a lot less