Word among agents is reportedly that the Vikings are a possible landing spot for Matt Cassel.

Cassel is expected to be released by the Chiefs shortly. The Vikings need a pocket passer to replace Joe Webb, who can't run an offense designed for Christian Ponder. Cassel has also been linked to the Cardinals and Jets.

On NFL Live, ESPN's Adam Schefter mentioned the Jets, Vikings, and Cardinals as potential suitors for free agent-to-be Matt Cassel.

Schefter seemed to be speculating, but all three clubs are quarterback needy. Cassel will surely be released before March 12, and Schefter believes he'll generate some interest. We'd add New England as a potential destination to be Tom Brady's backup, especially if the Pats put Ryan Mallett on the trade block.

The Chiefs are expected to release Matt Cassel.

Cassel was never truly in the mix to start for new coach Andy Reid. And since he was owed $7.5 million in 2013, he was never a good bet to stick on the roster either. Now that the trade for Alex Smith is done, Cassel can start sprucing up his resume. He'll have to settle for a backup job after going 5-12 as a starter over the last two seasons and turning the ball over 30 times in his last 18 games.