The Minnesota Vikings have made their quarterback plans clear, with J.J. McCarthy set to start and signing a new backup. With Aaron Rodgers out of the picture, the team is looking to build a strong foundation for the future.

The Seahawks are trading quarterback Sam Howell to the Vikings, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

However, after the Seahawks traded him to the Minnesota Vikings for a fifth-round pick swap on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, Howell has a chance to reinvent his career in one of the most quarterback -friendly environments in the NFL. Upon his trade to Minnesota, Howell sent an emphatic six-word message on social media.