Max Brosmer news
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The gist
Vikings QB Max Brosmer injured his right thumb in Saturday's preseason win over the Giants. Imaging results will determine his availability for the next preseason game against Baltimore.
Background
Max Brosmer, an undrafted rookie out of the University of Minnesota, saw unexpected playing time as a rookie in 2025, starting two games. He is currently the fourth-string quarterback for the Vikings, behind Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, and Carson Wentz. His roster spot is uncertain, and this injury could further impact his chances.
How it unfolded
- Sat, 15 Aug 2026Brosmer exited Saturday's preseason win over the Giants due to a right thumb injury, sustained when his hand was hit on his final throw of the third quarter. Coach Kevin O'Connell said the team 'wanted to be smart' and that Brosmer would undergo imaging.
- Mon, 17 Aug 2026A 53-man roster projection from the Star Tribune lists Brosmer as waived, indicating his roster hopes are fading.
- Tue, 18 Aug 2026Sports Illustrated reports that Brosmer's chances of making the 53-man roster are diminishing as the Vikings prepare for preseason Week 2.
Who’s saying what
- Coach
- Coach Kevin O'Connell said the team 'wanted to be smart' about Brosmer's thumb injury, despite Brosmer wanting to re-enter the game.
- Analysts
- Analysts note that Brosmer's roster spot is in jeopardy, with the quarterback pecking order set as Murray, McCarthy, and Wentz ahead of him.
Still unverified
Reports from CBS Sports suggest that some Vikings players and staffers viewed Brosmer as better prepared to start than McCarthy, but this is based on anonymous sources and not officially confirmed.