The Vikings are making moves, and this one’s got people talking. They’ve just snagged Jordan Traylor, the 31-year-old offensive assistant from the Saints, to step into the role of assistant OC and assistant QBs coach. Traylor’s filling some big shoes left by Grant Udinski, who’s now calling plays for the Jaguars. It’s a fresh, young hire for Minnesota, and it’s got fans wondering what this means for the team’s QB room, especially with all the buzz around JJ McCarthy and Sam Darnold.
The #Vikings are hiring #Saints offensive assistant Jordan Traylor as their new assistant OC and assistant QBs coach, sources say, taking the place of Grant Udinski. Traylor, just 31, fills a key void, as Udinski left to be the #Jaguars OC.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 4, 2025
Speaking of Darnold, the free-agent market isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for him. NFL Network’s Judy Battista called the conditions “not ideal,” which, let’s be real, is putting it nicely. Darnold’s future is up in the air, and while some still believe he’s got potential, the Vikings might be looking elsewhere to solidify their QB situation. Could this coaching shuffle hint at bigger plans for McCarthy? Or is Darnold still in the mix?
This is a developing story. Stay tuned…
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