Overview
- Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano proposed the Rams send pick No. 61 to Minnesota for McCarthy, a media idea that some writers say feels light for a recent top-10 pick.
- ESPN’s Bill Barnwell sketched a mock trade that moves Minnesota up to No. 13 with McCarthy going to Los Angeles, valuing the quarterback around the 112th pick.
- The Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a low-cost one-year deal and brought back Carson Wentz, creating an open competition that could push McCarthy down the depth chart.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy is back in Minnesota and working out at the team facility, underscoring that he remains on the roster as speculation swirls.
- McCarthy’s last season produced 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 10 starts after a 2024 knee layoff, even as former Michigan teammate Blake Corum said his ceiling is still high.