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.

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.

After the Minnesota Vikings' tough loss to the Detroit Lions, Kevin O'Connell weighed in on the NFL's quarterback dynamics, mentioning Daniel Jones potentially stepping into a backup role behind Sam Darnold.