NFL news: Vikings’ Max Brosmer to become 19th backup QB to start this season

The Minnesota Vikings will begin undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer on Sunday after they play the Seattle Seahawks.

Sophomore quarterback JJ McCarthy stays within the concussion protocol, so the workforce will flip to the 24-year-old Brosmer to attempt to get a much-needed win for the Vikings, who’re 4-7 and final within the NFC North.

When Brosmer takes the sector on Sunday, he would be the nineteenth backup quarterback to play this season. He would be the second backup quarterback to play for the Vikings this 12 months, as Brosmer was the third quarterback behind McCarthy and Carson Wentz getting into the season.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) warms up earlier than the sport towards the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on October 23, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Photographs)

Wentz began 5 video games whereas McCarthy handled an ankle sprain, however suffered a season-ending shoulder harm, leaving backup duties to Brosmer. Wentz suffered a litany of shoulder accidents, with the veteran dislocating his shoulder, tearing his labrum and struggling a fractured socket that required surgical procedure.

The Vikings are the fifth workforce to begin three totally different quarterbacks this season. The New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens are the others.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer stands within the pocket towards the Cincinnati Bengals throughout the second half at US Financial institution Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 21, 2025. (Brad Rempel/Imagn Photographs)

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Brosmer, 24, began one season at Minnesota earlier than signing with the Vikings after the NFL Draft. In 13 video games with the Golden Gophers final season, Brosmer accomplished 66.5% of his passes for two,828 yards with 18 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, whereas speeding for 71 yards and 5 touchdowns.

The Seattle Seahawks current a troublesome take a look at for Brosmer in his first begin, as they’ve the seventh-best scoring protection within the NFL this season (19.7 factors per sport).

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On the opposing sideline, the Seahawks have Sam Darnold as their quarterback, dealing with the Vikings for the primary time because the workforce let him go in free company regardless of main them to a 14-3 report and a berth within the playoffs final season.

The Vikings will tackle the Seahawks on Sunday at 4:05 p.m.

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