The Minnesota Vikings are setting the stage for a potentially franchise-changing offseason when the team will likely commit to either starter Sam Darnold or injured quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season in 2024 with a knee injury.

The Vikings signed Rypien to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings' rookie quarterback and No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft, remains on the injured reserve list (IR) with a knee injury he suffered during the preseason and will not take part in the playoffs.

The Minnesota Vikings are shaking up their roster ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, re-signing veteran Brett Rypien. Sam Darnold will still be QB1 with Daniel Jones and Nick Mullens in some order behind him. Rypien is joining ...

The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed QB Brett Rypien to the practice squad. Additionally, the Vikings have signed OL Trevor Reid to a futures contract.

With J.J. McCarthy the only quarterback under contract, the Vikings bought some time before a big decision on Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones. The post Vikings Sign Veteran QB After Season-Ending Loss to Rams appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Vikings signed ex-Broncos QB Brett Rypien to their practice squad, and five other former Denver players hit the transaction wire.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell offered strong support for veteran backup quarterback Brett Rypien.

Last Tuesday, after Minnesota's Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, the team elevated quarterback Daniel Jones to their active roster from the practice squad. The Vikings waived third-string quarterback Brett Rypien before re-signing him to their practice ...

The Vikings re-signed quarterback Brett Rypien to the practice squad Thursday, the team announced. They waived Rypien from the active roster earlier this week, replacing him with quarterback Daniel Jones from the practice squad. So, Jones and Rypien have swapped spots.

Daniel Jones is set to hit free agency. Should the Minnesota Vikings look to bring him back for the 2025 season?

Kevin O'Connell, the QB coaches and backups have Darnold playing at a high level. Can he bounce back from the Week 18 debacle in Detroit?