Following Sam Darnold's decision to leave town to sign with the Seattle Seahawks on a three-year, $100.5 million contract, McCarthy is the best quarterback in town. Also, the Vikings turned down the opportunity to pursue a short-term deal with future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Many opinions about the Minnesota Vikings ’ 2025 NFL Draft have been shared due to their lack of picks. The Vikings made five selections in the draft, three of which came on day three. Minnesota was not able to make a trade in the first round but was able to move around to have an extra sixth-round pick.