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 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.

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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.

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The former Minnesota Golden Gopher came in to be what many expected to be a camp arm, but he has shown he can be more than that. His latest work came on Wednesday during joint practices with the Patriots when Brosmer was able to hit one of his targets downfield for a big touchdown against their stiff secondary.

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New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer for a loss of twelve yards.