With J.J. McCarthy the only quarterback under contract, the Vikings are biding time before a big decision on Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones.

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

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 ...

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?

Jones signed to the Vikings’ practice squad shortly after he had been released by the Giants earlier this season.

The Minnesota Vikings are setting the stage for a potentially ... Minnesota chose on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to ink Brett Rypien to a reserve/future contract. The 28-year-old quarterback played ...