Although they can still technically finish with a winning record, the Minnesota Vikings‘ season has not gone to plan – certainly on offense.
JJ McCarthy had a rough start to his pro career in 2025, struggling in multiple games after coming back from a high ankle sprain suffered back in September, before seeing success in his past two starts against the Commanders and Cowboys, in which the team put up 30+ points in back-to-back games – their first two times doing so in 2025.
Despite his upturn in performance over the past couple of weeks, there are still some detractors who believe the Vikings could turn to another quarterback moving forward.
That quarterback – none other than Baltimore Ravens signal caller, Lamar Jackson.
Vikings A Potential Landing Spot For MVP QB, Per Agent
A report from Mike Preston of The Baltimore Sun last week suggested that there were cracks starting to appear in the relationship between head coach John Harbaugh and Jackson, claiming that the Super Bowl-winning HC had grown “tired” of Jackson, who reportedly sometimes falls asleep in team meetings.
And according to a “prominent” NFL agent, the Ravens could look to trade their franchise QB, and bring in a cheaper, younger, lower maintenance alternative.
Perhaps surprisingly, the major “under the radar” destination touted for Jackson by the agent in the event that he is traded, is Minnesota.
“The agent loved Minnesota as an under-the-radar destination.The Vikings would send J.J. McCarthy to Baltimore as part of the deal, giving both QBs a fresh start.” Mike Sando of The Athletic wrote on December 29th.
“Jackson on artificial turf, in a dome? Look out.”
The agent also connects the dots with John Harbaugh’s brother, Jim having been McCarthy’s college coach during Michigan’s National Championship-winning season back in 2023.
“McCarthy with a Harbaugh? Worked well at Michigan, where his coach was Jim, not John.” The agent noted, via Sando.”
Lamar Jackson To The Vikings Could Be A Win-Win Situation
The agent also claims that the deal works nicely for both teams, with the Ravens getting a cheap, fresh start at QB and multiple draft picks to build up a roster in which distinct holes have started to emerge this season – particularly rushing the passer. In return, the Vikings and head coach, Kevin O’Connell, finally get an elite signal caller that can allow them to aggressively compete in the newly-perilous NFC North division.
“The Ravens, long rooted in the draft, could put the extra draft picks to use wisely (they drafted Jackson at No. 32, after all).
Minnesota, stung by the success Vikings alums Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones enjoyed this season while McCarthy faltered, would recover in spectacular fashion, changing the dynamics of the NFC North.”
The Vikings would not doubt be reluctant to give up so fast on their franchise QB. But if a player like Lamar Jackson actually becomes available, they would almost certainly have to take advantage of that opportunity.
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