The Minnesota Vikings are suitors for the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 free-agent class, who is also a recent member of the organization. Ironically, the Vikings had two quality options to challenge McCarthy at the end of last season in Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones, but let both of them go. Sam Darnold is the first quarterback from that class to get to the Super Bowl. Malik Willis Option for Vikings if They Don’t Land Daniel JonesIf the Vikings can’t get Jones back, the next-best option in free agency is Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis. “In four appearances (one start) this season, Willis completed 85.7% of his throws, rushed for 123 yards and scored four touchdowns.”