The decision to split from the Vikings in his final NFL season was not about “wins or losses” for veteran wideout Adam Thielen. In a message shared this week on social media, Thielen’s wife, Caitlin,

Since then, it's been almost entirely downhill, with only a few moments of hope mixed in. Sam Darnold and the Vikings famously laid an egg in that game against the Lions, then did the same a week later in a wild card round loss to the Rams. That set in motion an offseason full of decisions that have mostly all aged poorly.

The Minnesota Vikings are 4-8 after a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. Max Brosmer threw four interceptions, including a pick-6, in his NFL debut.

SEATTLE — It's not easy playing quarterback in the NFL, and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer got his "Welcome to the NFL" moment late in the first half when he threw an ill-advised underhand pass while being tackled on fourth down.

According to The Athletic's playoff and draft predictor, the Vikings have an 80% chance to land a top-10 pick, and a 15% chance to be picking in the top five.

Adam Thielen requested a release from the Vikings to prove that he's still a capable player in his final season, according to his wife.

With rookie backup Max Brosmer starting against the Seahawks Sunday, the Vikings turned the ball over five times, including four interceptions in a 26-0 loss.

Between J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer, the Minnesota Vikings might have the NFL's most regrettable quarterback situation. One particular historic futility explains how badly things have gone.

The Minnesota Vikings may be able to acquire both a short-term and long-term alternative to JJ McCarthy by trading for QB Mac Jones.