The Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback roller coaster takes another sharp turn this week . With JJ McCarthy still in the concussion protocol and officially ruled out, undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, stepping into a spotlight the organization originally hoped would belong to McCarthy in a smoother 2025 debut.

The matchup only adds drama, with Brosmer facing the very quarterback Minnesota let walk, Sam Darnold, who now has Seattle sitting at 8-3 while the Vikings limp in at 4-7.

To support the new starter, the Vikings have turned to a familiar NFL safety net. As Adam Schefter reported, Minnesota elevated quarterback John Wolford from the practice squad to serve as Brosmer’s backup for Sunday’s game in Seattle.

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