What happened: Chris Brockman pointed to clubs with older quarterbacks as possible trade partners. McCarthy has said he wants to stay in Minnesota.
Why it matters: Minnesota must weigh keeping a young backup against recovering draft capital before the 2026 season. A third-round return would represent a steep drop from the investment used to acquire him.
By the numbers: Minnesota selected McCarthy with the No.
What to watch: Watch whether Minnesota entertains offers during the preseason or keeps McCarthy behind Kyler Murray.