Howell has struggled in preseason games, and in practices. Heading into the preseason finale, Max Brosmer is pressing him for ...

Brosmer signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent after one season with the Gophers. The transfer from FCS New ...

What grade did Sam Howell earn on Saturday? Kevin O’Connell’s favorite letter: F. In the Vikings’ 20-12 loss to the ...

Any Minnesota Golden Gophers fan wondering why Max Brosmer fell through the draft in May is now basking in vindication. Not ...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell sent a clear message on QB SamHowell after he struggled mightily against the ...

Sam Howell has been seen as the backup behind J.J. McCarthy but his performance against the Patriots raises some questions.

The Minnesota Vikings are 1-1 through two preseason games. In the first outing, the starters were solid, the reserves were ...

The Vikings have a shakeup with J.J. McCarthy's backup Sam Howell losing his security as QB2 just two weeks before roster cuts.

While it’s been presumed that veteran Sam Howell, a 17-game starter in Washington two years ago, will be the primary backup, ...

The Vikings obviously have the option to look for a quarterback elsewhere around the NFL, but they've already invested a fifth-round pick in Howell, so they might as well give him a true chance.

Howell completed one of five passes for 13 yards and an interception in Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Patriots. He added 14 rushing yards on three carries.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Howell will start Saturday's preseason game against the Patriots.