Nov 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) react after the sport at Lumen Area. Obligatory Credit score: Steven Bisig-Imagn Photos
If, ultimately, issues go sideways at quarterback, then the Vikings might want to hit reset going into 2027. Fairly probably, that can contain transferring on from Kevin O’Connell, however that’s a little bit of hypothesis for a unique day.
Who would the passer be to compete for the job if issues fizzle?
Proper now, Kyler Murray is seeking to overcome J.J. McCarthy for the QB1 job. Subsequent up is Carson Wentz, an elder statesman who’s on the town as a great QB3. Wentz can get inserted with primarily zero preparation earlier than doing a pleasant job; Minnesota values that actuality. In any other case, Max Brosmer is the younger fella being developed slowly, however his likeliest spot is on the apply squad.
A future the place none of those passers are round past the present 12 months is unlikely however not not possible.
Seattle’s Jalen Milroe as The Passer to Watch in 2027
In March of 2025, Minnesota stated goodbye to Sam Darnold; Seattle then stated hey to Sam Darnold. The remaining is historical past (as they are saying).
The previous GM obtained canned. The brand new GM got here to city after doing tremendously nicely with the Seahawks. Already, the hassle to enhance the roster has concerned bringing over expertise from the Seahawks. Most of that has occurred across the edges of the roster, however do be aware that three of the 4 new gamers have a connection to The Emerald Metropolis.
Nov 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight finish Josh Oliver (84) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) react after the sport at Lumen Area. Obligatory Credit score: Steven Bisig-Imagn Photos
Does that path again to the Pacific Northwest contain snagging Jalen Milroe?
The backup passer for Seattle isn’t going to usurp Darnold. The 29-year-old quarterback led his group to a Tremendous Bowl victory whereas pushing Jaxon Smith-Njigba into the dialog for finest WR within the NFL. He’s near untouchable. Milroe can proceed hanging round as an upside backup however that is probably not one of the best use of the younger arm for extra than simply one other 12 months or two.
Fairly probably, a commerce will happen.
Chosen at No. 92 within the 2025 NFL Draft, Milroe is much from a lock to become a powerful QB1 within the NFL. A part of what he has going for him is the historical past of absorbing knowledge from a powerful starter whereas getting coached up by Mike Macdonald’s spectacular employees.
Think about what was stated about Milroe going into his draft by Lance Zierlein of the NFL’s web site: “Milroe is an explosive athlete who is very capable outside the pocket, but he lacks accuracy, touch and decision-making when he’s inside the pocket. A lack of anticipation and timing leads to interceptions and contested throws to intermediate areas of the field. He has an NFL arm, but he might need to fine-tune his footwork and delivery to improve accuracy on all three levels. He can get through his reads when he’s confident and feels protected but becomes predictable and easier for defenses to manipulate when he’s rattled.”
Extra: “He’s built like a Will linebacker, runs like a receiver and is a threat to hit the home run on called runs and scrambles. Milroe was a much better deep-ball passer in 2023, but his 2024 regression makes it harder to project success from the pocket at a high enough rate to become a capable NFL starter. A strong arm and elite speed will have teams intrigued, but if he doesn’t make it as a starter, it’s incumbent upon his team to find a way to get the ball in his hands with packaged plays.”
Gifted however uncooked, Jalen Milroe can have benefited from watching and studying with out the starter’s highlight. Possibly that can serve him nicely.
Jun 11, 2025; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) appears to be like to go as quarterback Drew Lock (2) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throughout mini-camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Heart. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Photos
Nolan Teasley will know the passer nicely. So, too, will he be getting a very good understanding of the in-house expertise in Minnesota. There’s primarily zero likelihood of a swap throughout 2026. What may happen, although, is a future commerce.
Seattle doesn’t seem more likely to maintain Milroe over the long-term since Darnold has labored out so nicely. Buying and selling Milroe is a approach to recoup worth from the QB-starved NFL.
Minnesota doesn’t have a lot certainty past the fact of promise. The present quarterbacks are gifted and are within the midst of a battle. If anybody emerges from the passers to place the beginning place right into a secure spot stays to be seen.
Jalen Milroe, 23, goes into his sophomore season. Groups will probably be calling to see if he’s out there earlier than too lengthy.
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