The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2025 season with high expectations stemming from a very successful 2024 campaign. Quarterback Sam Darnold was not retained by Minnesota after last year, and instead head coach Kevin O'Connell turned to 2023 first-round selection J.J. McCarthy. Wilson says he plans to play again in 2026 after a premature exit from the starting job in New York. That's not to say Wilson was actually challenging Dart for the starting job, but McCarthy certainly isn't at the same level as Dart. Bringing in a QB that isn't just there for the backup role but to challenge for the starting job will push McCarthy to either adapt or fail.