Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishWhile the Minnesota Vikings are ready to move forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback in 2025, his backup remains in question. The only other quarterback on the roster is Brett Rypien, a journeyman who entered the league in 2019.Last month, it was reported the Vikings tried bringing Daniel Jones back, giving him a competitive offer. But he signed with the Indianapolis Colts to battle for their starting spot with Anthony Richardson.That meant the Vikings would have to look outside the organization for their QB2. However, their list continues to shrink as two more prominent quarterbacks signed deals with other teams.On Friday, Joe Flacco signed with the Cleveland Browns. He started five games for the Browns in 2023 before signing with the Colts last year, where he started six games. The 40-year-old quarterback was drafted in 2008, two rounds before Kevin O’Connell.Flacco wasn’t the only quarterback who returned to an old team. Drew Lock signed with the Seattle Seahawks, for whom he started two games in 2023. Lock spent the 2024 season with the New York Giants, starting five games.The Vikings’ veteran options are running thin. Carson Wentz is available, but the team could look for a trade. An uninspiring training camp battle for QB2 in 2022 between Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond forced the Vikings to look outside the organization. Minnesota cut Mannion and Mond, traded for Nick Mullens, and signed David Blough.If the Vikings follow that route, a resolution could still be months away.
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