The Minnesota Vikings are J.J. McCarthy’s team for all intents and purposes. However, the Vikings are still exploring veteran options, and former Washington Commanders starter and Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Howell could be a fit.
With former Vikings QB Sam Darnold’s arrival in free agency with a three-year, $100.5 million contract, among other moves at the position, Howell is on the trade block.
ESPN’s Kevin Seifert posted on X on April 19 that the situation is “worth keeping an eye on.”
“The Seahawks are open to trading Sam Howell and have received inquiries from teams interested in acquiring their backup quarterback, sources have told ESPN,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Brady Henderson wrote on April 18. “That interest comes on the heels of the Seahawks adding Drew Lock last week, re-signing Geno Smith’s former backup to potentially fill the same role behind new starter Sam Darnold. Jaren Hall is their fourth quarterback, giving Seattle a potential surplus at the position.
“Seattle acquired Howell in a trade last March with the Washington Commanders, giving up third- and fifth-round selections in exchange for Howell and picks in the fourth and sixth rounds. The Seahawks beat out three other teams who were also negotiating with Washington, a source told ESPN at the time.”
