The Vikings' first and only set of cuts isn't until Sept. 2, which means they still have two preseason games before they determine whether it's worth keeping a third quarterback on their active roster.
But even if there are only two active QBs, it seems a virtual certainty that they will keep at least one other QB on the practice squad for developmental purposes.
The Vikings added former Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner to the roster on Sunday.
Both coach Mike Zimmer and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur extolled the virtues of having three quarterbacks Monday, pointing to the need for extra passers as a safeguard against injuries and the value of grooming young players.
"I think it's extremely important that you're always developing quarterbacks," Shurmur said.
"You just never know how it's all going to play out, so you just want to keep developing the quarterback position throughout the season, and especially during training camp, so that if for some reason you need a guy, you have a guy ready to go."
If any team knows how quickly things can change at QB, it would be the Vikings. They signed Brad Sorensen during the preseason last year, when a sore shoulder for Teddy Bridgewater and a day off for Shaun Hill left Sorensen and Joel Stave as the only quarterbacks available for a Sunday practice.
And when Bridgewater injured his left knee, Taylor Heinicke was still in the middle of rehabbing after slicing a tendon on his left foot while trying to kick a door open.