Daniel Jones is set to hit free agency. Should the Minnesota Vikings look to bring him back for the 2025 season?

As such, Minnesota will be in prime position to revive another former starting quarterback's career in 2025 -- potentially as McCarthy's backup and/or his competition. The Vikings signed former New York Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones after he was cut mid-season and bringing him back is an option if Darnold departs.

The Minnesota Vikings made a change in their quarterback depth chart ahead of their wild-card playoff clash with the Los Angeles Rams. Last Tuesday, after Minnesota's Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions, the team elevated quarterback Daniel Jones to their ...

The Minnesota take on the LA Rams in Monday’s Wild Card game, with the former Giants QB promoted to the active roster.

Jones signed to the Vikings’ practice squad shortly after he had been released by the Giants earlier this season.

Bleacher Report 's Kristopher Knox says Jones' best landing spot this offseason will come in Los Angeles: "Jones was released by the Giants in November and quickly landed in Minnesota, where he served as depth behind Darnold. While the 27-year-old hasn't established himself as a reliable starter, that doesn't guarantee he can," said Knox.

Whilst the majority of Minnesota Vikings talk has focused, understandably so, on the quarterback dilemma facing the team, there is another key position group that has major question marks heading into 2025.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not rule out the possibility of Daniel Jones serving as the primary backup to quarterback Sam Darnold

"The time is now for Darnold to cash in on his strong regular season. The New York Giants could be a strong landing spot for him. They have a true No. 1 receiver in Malik Nabers and a head coach in Brian Daboll who can maximize Darnold's arm strength and athleticism, as he did with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills," Knox wrote.

The Minnesota Vikings have entered the 2025 offseason with many questions and few answers. One of these questions is, who will be the next bridge

According to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Daniel Jones could return to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2025 season. While Lewis noted that Jones is expected to test free agency, he could be a part of Minnesota's plans if Sam Darnold were to depart.