Former Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer has become an adopted son of Minnesota football fans. He continues to make the most of his NFL opportunity as he fights for a roster spot with the Vikings this preseason.

With 1:46 on the clock and the Vikings trailing the New England Patriots by eight points Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium, rookie quarterback Max Brosmer — whose mindset-bearing wristband reads “Be where your feet are” and “One play at a time” — led the Vikings onto the field with 69 yards between them and the end zone.

Minnesota Vikings QB jobs behind JJ McCarthy are up for grams and now insiders believe Max Brosmer will make the roster... and maybe not Sam Howell.

Did the Vikings just discover a hidden rookie talent? And a first-year sleeper? Fans were raving about Max Brosmer.

Brosmer was 15-of-27 passing for 156 yards with an interception in Saturday's preseason loss to New England. He was sacked four times but head coach Kevin O'Connell praised Brosmer's decisiveness, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The Minnesota Vikings quarterback room has an unlikely preseason star in undrafted rookie free agent Max Brosmer.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer (12) hands the ball off to Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (36) in the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. The New England Patriots beat the Vikings, 20-12.

The undrafted rookie is making his case to be the Vikings' primary returner when the regular season kicks off in Chicago.

Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie quarterback, could ensure his spot on the final roster with a good performance, according to Alex Lewis.