Following an unfortunate first half performance on Monday night, calls are mounting for the Minnesota Vikings to bench quarterback Sam Darnold in favor of

Despite being eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings had a strong NFL season, battling through injury setbacks. Speculation about head coach Kevin O'Connell's future arose, but he addressed the rumors decisively.

Don't count out Daniel Jones playing into the Minnesota Vikings' decision at quarterback this offseason. The former New York Giants quarterback signed with the Vikings midseason in a move that head coach Kevin O'Connell said was geared toward improving the present quarterback room.

McCarthy missed his entire rookie campaign with a knee injury that could impact his readiness next year and he has yet to take a regular season snap in the NFL. Jones could sign a one-year contract with the Vikings similar to the $10 million deal Darnold inked in 2024 and serve as a backup and/or bridge QB to McCarthy.

The Vikings added quarterback Daniel Jones to the active roster this week and questions about his role in Monday night's game against the Rams came up during head coach Kevin O'Connell's press conference on Thursday.

Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones was activated to the 53-man roster in time for the playoffs, but Kevin O'Connell has kept his role hushed.

The backdrop of this whole conversation surrounding the depth chart is the fact that quarterback Sam Darnold struggled mightily last weekend when the Vikings suffered a 31-9 loss to the Detroit Lions. He only completed 18 of 41 passes for 166 yards and he did not throw a touchdown.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks on Sam Darnold backup Daniel Jones' availability for Vikings' playoff game against Rams

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility of Daniel Jones serving as the primary backup to quarterback Sam Darnold

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell explained what he meant in his previous comments about Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy.

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

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