Jaren

Hall

None of the four of them signed yet, so it’s possible the Colts are just doing some homework on a potential Anthony Richardson replacement at backup quarterback rather than settling for this pool of candidates. Trask hadn’t had a workout since being released by the Bucs at last cuts.

With Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe added shortly before and during the draft, Seattle’s room had become too crowded for Hall to crack. The 27-year-old started twice for the Vikings in 2023 and threw for 168 yards on 20 attempts, getting intercepted once. He’ll try to find a third-quarterback role elsewhere.

In a recent radio appearance, Seahawks GM John Schneider said that the team is prepared to allow Howell and the recently-acquired Drew Lock to compete for the primary backup role behind Sam Darnold. Schneider may have been engaging in a bit of public negotiating, though, effectively telling teams to up their offer. Jaren Hall currently sits fourth on the depth chart behind them. While Hall would be the odd man out if no trade materializes, seeing Howell depart via a draft-day trade this week would be unsurprising.

Hall will be the emergency third quarterback for the Seahawks for a second straight week, and will only play if there are injuries to Geno Smith and Sam Howell in the Thursday contest vs. Chicago. A reminder that Kenneth Walker III was placed on injured reserve prior to Thursday’s game, so he is not listed among the inactives.

Hall was elevated from the practice squad Saturday but remains inactive as the Seahawks’ No. 3 quarterback.

Hall will get a chance to further his development with the Seahawks. The former fifth-round pick spent one season with the Vikings but was let go on roster cutdown day. Hall completed 13-of-20 passes for 168 yards and one interception in limited action as a rookie. Barring an absolutely dire situation at quarterback for the Seahawks in 2024, we would expect to see little, if any, of Hall.

Hall may have a chance to return to the Vikings’ practice squad if he clears waivers, but he won’t be a part of the team’s 53-man roster. The former fifth-round pick threw for 339 yards and four touchdowns this preseason and started two games for them last season. Hall threw for just 168 yards as a rookie, with no touchdowns and one interception. Hall could be a potential candidate for spring football next year.

Sam Darnold will get the start before McCarthy takes the reins. Second-year QB Jaren Hall will play after that. McCarthy’s extensive repetitions backlit by Darnold and Hall’s showings should give viewers a good idea of McCarthy’s development thus far.

The Vikings are about as healthy as they can hope to be heading into a must-win week against the Lions. The Vikings need more than a win to clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs, while a loss would knock them from playoff contention. With the Lions playing their starters, the Vikings will have their work cut out for them to keep their season alive.

Jaren Hall got the start in Week 17 but didn’t last long. He was pulled at halftime after throwing for 67 yards and an interception in the first half. Mullens threw for 113 yards and a touchdown. Mullens threw for 411 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions in his last start. The results were mixed, but he wasn’t afraid the chuck it up for Justin Jefferson and let fate decide the rest. Mullens will rank as a fantasy QB2 for Week 18.