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The Vikings are exploring quarterback options and NFL Media reports mutual interest with Colts QB Anthony Richardson; Richardson has been allowed to seek a trade, and Minnesota hopes to add competition to its QB room. He played sparingly last season after an orbital fracture, with context notes on J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year and Daniel Jones winning the Colts’ 2025 starting job amid upcoming free agency.
The Colts and quarterback Anthony Richardson have mutually agreed to seek a trade, with the Vikings showing interest; after an injury‑shortened rookie season and inconsistent play, Indy appears ready to move on, though any trade is expected to bring modest value and Richardson could land elsewhere or be released if no deal materializes.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell signaled a shifted timeline for J.J. McCarthy, with reporters suggesting the 2026 Week 1 start may not be his. McCarthy would need drastic offseason improvements in decision-making, durability, and accuracy to win the job. The Vikings are also linked to a group of veteran options who could end up starters in 2026—Mac Jones, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray, Geno Smith, and Malik Willis—with several facing release or free agency, meaning Minnesota could pivot if McCarthy isn’t ready.
The Minnesota Vikings signaled a major shift at quarterback, saying they will cast a wide net to improve play beyond J.J. McCarthy after an injury-plagued second season, with team exec Rob Brzezinski noting they’ll explore options—potentially including veteran quarterbacks—while reassessing the QB position amid leadership changes following Kwesi Adofo‑Mensah’s firing.
Rondale Moore, 25, an NFL wide receiver who played for the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Albany, Indiana. Moore had suffered season-ending knee injuries in recent seasons and had been signed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Vikings; police are investigating and an autopsy is pending.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore, 25, was found dead in New Albany, Indiana, with authorities saying the death is being investigated as a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. An autopsy is planned as police investigate the circumstances. Moore, who played for the Arizona Cardinals before joining Minnesota, battled multiple injuries throughout his NFL career. The Vikings mourned his passing, and the NFL and NFLPA issued statements offering support resources and mental health resources amid an outpouring of condolences from teammates and others.
Charles Davis' first 2026 NFL mock draft projects the first round with the Raiders at No. 1 and a slate of moves ahead of the combine; notably, Jeremiyah Love lands with the Minnesota Vikings at No. 18 and the San Francisco 49ers add tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 27, among numerous other selections.
The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, raising questions about J.J. McCarthy’s future since Adofo-Mensah was his strongest advocate and Minnesota traded up to draft him at No. 10 in 2024. With head coach Kevin O’Connell backing McCarthy as the quarterback of the future, internal tensions and rumors of a backup plan suggest McCarthy could be moved or superseded as the organization retools.
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s two-week paternity leave after his child’s birth in 2023 drew disbelief from some NFL peers, but the Vikings reportedly supported him and did not use the leave against him. The piece notes such leave is uncommon in NFL culture and emphasizes it was not cited as the reason for his firing in 2026, which followed a 43-25 four-season stint.
The piece notes Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah took two weeks of paternity leave in 2023 after his first child’s birth, a fact that sparked disbelief in NFL circles but is claimed not to have contributed to his 2025 firing. It argues the NFL’s culture prizes constant sacrifice, yet sees the leave as a legitimate, commendable choice, especially given Minnesota’s paid parental leave laws; the article also touches on how such absences could affect roster decisions, while emphasizing that the firing timing was likely unrelated to the leave.
Justin Jefferson told USA Today the Vikings would’ve done better with Sam Darnold at quarterback, citing Darnold’s familiarity with the offense; while the take is arguably correct, the blunt honesty could make front-office conversations and future encounters with J.J. McCarthy awkward.
The Minnesota Vikings’ firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has brought renewed scrutiny to the trade that brought Adam Thielen back to Minnesota for a fourth‑round pick. Reportedly driven by internal frustration over receiver depth as Addison’s suspension and other WR injuries hit, the move backfired: Thielen produced just 8 receptions for 69 yards in 11 games and later sought release. The episode signals leadership turmoil as the organization heads toward the draft and free agency.
The Minnesota Vikings fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after a 9-8 season, saying the decision was methodical and rooted in his body of work. Rob Brzezinski will lead the front office going forward, with a thorough post-draft search planned for a replacement, and coach Kevin O’Connell expected to have strong input. The move comes amid questions about drafting misses, including the J.J. McCarthy pick and a 2022 Jameson Williams trade, as the team aims to recalibrate its personnel strategy.
Justin Jefferson said Minnesota would’ve fared better and possibly reached the Super Bowl if Sam Darnold had stayed, citing the advantage of a quarterback who already knew the plays and players. Darnold’s 2024 run helped Minnesota to one of its strongest seasons, but the Vikings slipped to 9-8 in 2025 while Seattle, led by Darnold, went 14-3 and advanced to the Super Bowl; Jefferson also noted his own down year (1,048 receiving yards, 2 TDs) but remains focused on improvement and expressed happiness for Darnold’s resurgence.
Justin Jefferson said the Vikings likely would’ve fared better with Sam Darnold at quarterback, arguing a familiar offense could have boosted their season; Darnold led Seattle to a 14-3 record and a Super Bowl bid, while Minnesota went 9-8 and later fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah amid front-office tensions.