The Minnesota Vikings could reportedly get three draft picks for rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy if they decide to deal the signal-caller, per ESPN's

That the Giants could potentially seek a trade to find their franchise quarterback is a reflection of the lukewarm view of this year’s draft class.

When the Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million. Contract last offseason, they likely viewed him as a placeholder for whichever signal-caller they drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Minnesota Vikings benefited from having veteran QB Sam Darnold exceed expectations by a wide margin in 2024. The former top draft pick of the New York Jets turned himself from a Big Apple into

Even though his last start against the Detroit Lions was a bit rocky, Sam Darnold is enjoying a career year with the Minnesota Vikings. All signs point to the former No. 3 overall pick returning in 2025, but to do so, the Vikings will have to negotiate a new contract with him, or place the franchise tag on their starting quarterback.

Although Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy hasn't taken a snap, he continues to be the subject of trade rumors.

Will the Minnesota Vikings consider a J.J. McCarthy trade this offseason? Get the latest Vikings update from today's NFL news cycle.

The Vikings are focused on winning a critical Week 18 game agains the Detroit Lions on Sunday that would secure them the No. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the playoffs. Meanwhile, off the field, analysts and pundits across the NFL media landscape have been months into speculation about what Minnesota will do at the quarterback position in 2025.