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Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing a full meniscus repair, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. McCarthy’s timeline was previously uncertain, though, the Vikings knew it was a meniscus issue. Now it has been confirmed that he will not play this season. “The repair, done by Dr. […]

The Minnesota Vikings received devasting news when they learned rookie J.J. McCarthy would miss time due to a knee injury. While it’s still unclear how long McCarthy will be sidelined, things should become more apparent once he has surgery to repair his torn meniscus. During surgery, doctors will determine whether McCarthy needs a meniscus trim, […]

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Vikings got some awful news when it was revealed that rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy had sustained a torn meniscus that will require surgery, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The injury was reportedly sustained during the Vikings’ victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason on Sunday, and it’s unclear […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy was recently dealing with knee soreness. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the rookie QB will undergo surgery. The surgery will ultimately determine McCarthy’s injury timeline. Ian Rapoport also reports that McCarthy is dealing with a “meniscus issue.” Schefter later shared another update on the situation. “Here’s the key part […]

Minnesota had exciting moments in its preseason opener, and quarterback JJ McCarthy put himself in position to possibly unseat presumed starter Sam Darnold. But hold on a minute. McCarthy picked up a sudden knee injury and didn’t practice Monday. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced the injury, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported it by writing […]

Sometimes it seems like NFL head coaches don’t follow a logical path, like when a mediocre veteran gets the nod over a flashy rookie — even when the rookie looks good when the lights go on. But after his electric preseason debut, the Minnesota Vikings must start JJ McCarthy over Sam Darnold. The Vikings grabbed […]

The Minnesota Vikings may have their quarterback of the future in the fold, but all of the fans who are eager to spend their Sunday’s chanting “Skol!” shouldn’t be in too much of a hurry to see JJ McCarthy in regular season action, because even after a successful preseason debut in a 24-23 win over the […]

The Minnesota Vikings won their first preseason game of the season as Kevin O’Connell’s team knocked off Antonio Pierce’s Las Vegas Raiders by a single point. Vikings projected starter Sam Darnold got a decent chunk of playing time and vented his frustrations about an issue that took place during the game, which ended in a […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy made his debut in his team’s first preseason game, and the team’s top draft choice from Michigan delivered a strong performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. McCarthy threw two impressive touchdown passes in Minnesota’s 24-23 triumph. .@jjmccarthy09's throw. Trishton's catch.@JJettas2's reaction. Everything about this video is gold. Absolute gold. […]

The Minnesota Vikings may be striking gold at the perfect moment. The club’s secondary has taken some big hits this summer, but top free agent Stephon Gilmore may lend a helping hand soon. Gilmore will visit the club’s brass, via NFL insider Josina Anderson. “NEWS: Free agent CB Stephon Gilmore tells me he’s flying out […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are on the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings for their first preseason game. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Raiders-Vikings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raiders will be without Devonte Adams in this game, […]

Although NFL preseason is underway, the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings decided they could use a roster shakeup. The two teams agreed to a trade on Friday that featured a player swap within the same position. The Cowboys and Vikings dealt each other struggling cornerbacks, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “Trade! The #Cowboys are sending […]

The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. But the national champion out of Michigan is not yet going to take the starting spot right out of training camp. Sam Darnold will start the Vikings’ preseason opener and could very well occupy the role to begin the […]

There has been speculation about what the Minnesota Vikings plan to do at the quarterback position. And an ownership group that hasn’t settled on the head coach for the long term. And now the Vikings have unveiled their Sam Darnold-JJ McCarthy plan for the preseason opener versus the Raiders. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told […]

One of the owners of the Minnesota Vikings doesn’t want to discuss contract negotiations for the head coach. Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf is not thinking that far into the future. “We’re focused on the season ahead,” Wilf said, per the Star Tribune. Wilf is praising his head coach Kevin O’ Connell, despite those dismissive remarks. […]

Good vibes were all around when the Atlanta Falcons signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to a mammoth contract. From the outside, it looked like the Falcons had 180 million guaranteed reasons to consider Cousins their franchise quarterback. But, behind the scenes, things were much different, with Atlanta zeroing in on Michael Penix Jr. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a new quarterback situation entering the 2024 campaign. Kirk Cousins departed for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, so the team opted to sign Sam Darnold and use the tenth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on JJ McCarthy. While Minnesota is incredibly high on McCarthy’s potential, he may not […]

Minnesota Vikings second-year wide receiver Jordan Addison is facing legal issues. After he was arrested in the offseason due to a DUI, he is now being charged with a pair of misdemeanors, per a report from Ben Goessling of The Star Tribune. ‘Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was recently charged with two misdemeanors in Los […]

In just the eighth game of his fourth season in the National Football League, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson set the record for most receiving yards by a player in their first four NFL seasons. It was an achievement that properly captured the incredible and immediate impact that Jefferson has made in such a […]

The Minnesota Vikings are still waiting for their star tight end, T.J. Hockenson, to hit the practice field after suffering a torn ACL last season. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave an update on Hockenson’s status at practice on Aug. 2, and many fans should be excited, but still cautious, about what he had to […]

Fresh off signing a historic contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, Justin Jefferson became one of the wealthiest players in the NFL this offseason. As such, Jefferson has more than enough money to live his best life and enjoy Minnesota’s finer things. While Jefferson is financially capable of anything, how he uses the money is […]

The Minnesota Vikings are at a critical point as they prepare for the 2024 NFL season. The team that won the NFC North two years ago appears to be in a difficult position this year. The Detroit Lions are the defending division champions and they are favored to repeat that success and also challenge the […]

The Minnesota Vikings are entering a crucial 2024 season. Minnesota finally moved on from Kirk Cousins and replaced him with rookie J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings will need to be on top of their game, and overcome some key injuries, if they’re going to set McCarthy up for success in 2024. Unfortunately, the Vikings may be […]

Entering the third training camp under head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Minnesota Vikings are still looking to upgrade a few areas of their team. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit had quite a turnaround in his first season in charge, so bringing in more talent for that side of the ball is a good plan. More […]

When the Minnesota Vikings signed Sam Darnold after spending 2023 with the San Francisco 49ers, it felt like a classic case of a bridge QB. Sure, Darnold has starting experience, collegiate pedigree, and is somehow only 27, but he’s only had one winning season as a pro, and that Jets season is more notable for […]

The Atlanta Falcons did a complete overhaul of their QB room this offseason. Atlanta inked Kirk Cousins to a massive four-year, $180 million contract in free agency. They also drafted Michael Penix Jr. in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Cousins recently appeared on The Athletic’s NFL podcast Scoop City. He spoke about […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the busiest teams in the NFL during the offseason. They acquired a second first-round pick from the Houston Texans and moved up twice during the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings did so to acquire Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner. But there is still a […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a hectic offseason, and it’s safe to say there are a lot of new faces in the team’s locker room. While everyone is curious how the offense will look with a new quarterback (either Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy) under center as Kirk Cousins’ replacement, they aren’t the only new […]

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is opening up about how much it will take to win the starting job. McCarthy says he wants to just stay focused on getting better, and not putting too much pressure and expectations on himself. “I feel like I’m not focused on the outcomes of each day,” McCarthy said […]

The Minnesota Vikings revamped their quarterback room this offseason after Kirk Cousins departed for the Atlanta Falcons, signing Sam Darnold in free agency and selecting J.J. McCarthy with the tenth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Darnold seems likely to open the season as the Vikings starter, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a […]

The Minnesota Vikings were heartbroken when they learned that rookie CB Khyree Jackson tragically passed away earlier this month. He was only 24 years old. One of Jackson’s closest teammates shared some heartfelt words about Jackson earlier this week as training camp kicked off. Vikings rookie edge rusher Dallas Turner kneeled at one of Jackson’s […]

The Minnesota Vikings were NFC North champions just two years ago, but as they start their work this summer in training camp, many observers believe they will be battling the Chicago Bears for third place in the division. The division has been taken over by the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers are close […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is seemingly trending in a positive direction as he recovers from his 2023 Achilles tear, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Falcons HC Raheem Morris said QB Kirk Cousins, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, has been medically cleared but the Falcons will be diligent with him and other players […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison said he was in a “dark place” after his arrest earlier this month for suspicion of driving under the influence, and in his first public comments since the arrest at training camp, he said he has received a lot more support than he expected from teammates and coaches. “I […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a summer to forget. After rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson tragically passed away in a car crash earlier in July, they’ll now be without fellow corner Mekhi Blackmon this season. Blackmon tore his ACL in practice Wednesday, via NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “#Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are investing in their offensive line, and by extension, their rookie quarterback. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is signing a massive four-year contract extension worth $113 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. He will earn $77 million in guarantees. This is a big but ultimately inevitable move that the […]

The NFL world has been mourning the sudden loss of Minnesota Vikings draft pick Khyree Jackson. In an effort to continually honor his name, the Vikings will highlight Jackson’s legacy both on and off the field. Minnesota will pay a significant portion of Jackson’s funeral expenses, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Furthermore, the […]

Minnesota Vikings star tight end TJ Hockenson suffered an ACL tear late in the 2023 NFL season. Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team shared an important update on the Vikings tight end Monday. “#Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson will begin camp on the PUP list but is considered ‘well ahead’ in his recovery from the ACL […]

Breakups are never easy, even between a franchise like the Minnesota Vikings and Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins. But now that Cousins is under center for the Atlanta Falcons and the Vikings have handed the reins to rookie J.J. McCarthy, the dust has finally settled, and the details behind the breakup have started to emerge, […]