The Vikings also could franchise tag Darnold, which would bring him back for one more year at an estimated $41 million, according to Over the Cap. That would allow McCarthy more time to heal, and would give him a full season to sit on the sidelines as a backup quarterback.

Social media and analysts from all over the NFL coverage spectrum have started to offer their opinions on the Vikings' situation. People are offering their support to both Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy,

The supposedly one-year quarterback has forced the Vikings to start thinking about altering their plans for the future.