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Vikings Release Veteran QB Brett Rypien Amid Roster Shakeup
24 Aug
Summary
- Vikings trade Sam Howell, sign free agent Carson Wentz
- Rypien, 29, started 4 games in NFL, failed to find groove with Vikings
- Vikings' QB room now includes J.J. McCarthy, Wentz, and undrafted rookie Brosmer
In a significant move ahead of the 2025-26 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are set to release veteran quarterback Brett Rypien. This comes as part of a broader quarterback shakeup for the team.
Just days before the start of the new season, the Vikings have traded away Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles and signed free agent Carson Wentz. This leaves the Vikings' quarterback room with a new look, featuring J.J. McCarthy, Wentz, and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer.
Rypien, who is 29 years old, had signed with the Vikings last August after spending four seasons with the Denver Broncos and one with the Los Angeles Rams. However, the former Boise State standout never seemed to find his groove with the Vikings, starting just four games in his NFL career. With the team's new acquisitions, Rypien's time in Minnesota has now come to an end.
As the Vikings prepare for the upcoming season, they will look to their new-look quarterback group to lead the team to success. The release of Rypien is a clear indication of the team's desire to move in a different direction at the position.
