The Vikings will start Max Brosmer at quarterback against the Seahawks

The Minnesota Vikings will start rookie Max Brosmer at quarterback Sunday in Seattle after JJ McCarthy’s practice time expires. Limited throughout the week Through the concussion protocol.

Coach Kevin O’Connell announced after practice on Friday that McCarthy will be out against the Seahawks. Journeyman John Wolford, who is on the practice squad, will be Brosmer’s replacement.

“I have a lot of confidence in Max,” O’Connell said.

McCarthy Reported symptoms During the team’s flight home from Green Bay last week. The 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, who missed his entire rookie year after knee surgery, missed five games earlier this season with a sprained ankle. His struggles through six career starts have been a liability for the team Struggling Vikings (4-7), who rank in the bottom five in the NFL in yards per play, interception rate and sacks allowed per pass attempt.

Brosmer was an undrafted free agent signing by the Vikings after a standout 2024 season as a graduate transfer to Minnesota. He spent the first five years of his college career at New Hampshire, where he led the FCS in passing yards per game in 2023.

The Vikings listed left tackle Christian Darrisaw (foot) as questionable and reduced left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle) out against the Seahawks, whose defense ranks fourth in the league in fewest yards allowed and seventh in fewest points per game allowed.

“(Darrisaw) underwent some operations today and we will see how the doctors and medical team evaluate how he feels,” O’Connell said.