The Sunday news cycle in the NFL included a pair of veteran quarterbacks coming off the market before the official beginning of free agency. As teams gear up for the upcoming free agency period, the off-season has started to become even more intriguing. One team that is stirring up interest is the Minnesota Vikings, who are reportedly looking to address their quarterback situation.

Vikings eye potential replacements for Kirk Cousins

According to Zack Rosenblatt, an NFL and New York Jets insider for The Athletic, the Minnesota Vikings could be targeting a couple of former Jets quarterbacks as potential replacements for Kirk Cousins. The Vikings’ bridge quarterback options seem to be diminishing, as two quarterbacks, in particular, have caught their attention – Zach Wilson and Sam Darnold.

“The Vikings have shown potential ‘interest’ in quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Sam Darnold amidst rumors surrounding Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco,” said Rosenblatt.

With rumors swirling around Kirk Cousins’ future with the team, the Vikings are exploring all possibilities to ensure a smooth transition at the quarterback position. Both Wilson and Darnold were former highly-touted prospects coming out of college. However, they struggled to find success with the New York Jets, leading to their categorization as “busts.”

If the Vikings were to pursue either Wilson or Darnold, it would be a significant move to reshape their quarterback depth chart. Kirk Cousins has been the team’s starting quarterback since signing with the Vikings in 2018. However, his performance has been inconsistent, leading to speculation about the team’s plans for the future. Bringing in young, talented quarterbacks like Wilson or Darnold could provide the Vikings with an opportunity to groom a long-term solution at the position.

Summary:

• The Minnesota Vikings are looking to address their quarterback situation.
• They have shown potential interest in former Jets quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Sam Darnold.
• Kirk Cousins’ future with the team is uncertain, leading to speculation about potential replacements.
• Wilson and Darnold were highly-touted prospects but struggled with the Jets.
• If the Vikings were to pursue either quarterback, it would be a significant move to reshape their depth chart at the position.

Source: Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic