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JJ McCarthy is preparing for the second season of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings. After seeing his first year end early due to injury, he is back to play in his first-ever campaign as he got importance advice from star receiver Justin Jefferson. McCarthy made his preseason debut in the Vikings’ 20-10 win […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy was beaming with positivity on Thursday after they wrapped up joint practice with the New England Patriots at the TCO Performance Center. He lauded his teammates for putting in the work and executing well. McCarthy went 16-of-19 during 11-on-11 scrimmages, including multiple touchdown passes, according to a report from Vikings.com’s […]

One year after suffering a torn meniscus that ended his rookie season before it even started, J.J. McCarthy returned to the field against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback only played one series in the preseason opener, but it was more than enough to impress head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings played […]

The NFL Preseason has started, and players are getting their first snaps back on the gridiron. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J, McCarthy played in his first game in 364 days on Saturday against the Houston Texans, and was honest about the emotions surrounding his return. “It was just the journey that any injured player goes on […]

The Minnesota Vikings opened the preseason portion of their schedule with a 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans, and it appears that starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy was able to finish his first-quarter assignment without any injury. A year ago, McCarthy suffered a season-ending injury in the opening preseason game of the year. However, the Vikings […]

With Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games of the 2025 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are relying heavily on Justin Jefferson to anchor their receiving corps. Thankfully, the latest injury update on the All-Pro wideout brings cautious optimism. Jefferson has been sidelined since late July with a mild strain in his left hamstring. […]

J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season ended before it could even get started when he suffered a devastating knee injury on a run in the 2024 NFL preseason. Despite that, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback does not let his injury history make him hesitate for a second before scrambling. McCarthy is not only willing to scramble; he believes […]

It was announced on Tuesday that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the upcoming season for violating the league’s substances of abuse policy. While Addison will bear the brunt of the sanction, it could also impact Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy missed his […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in one of the more unique situations in the NFL, having experienced a great regular season last year that defied expectations but then letting their starting quarterback, Sam Darnold, walk in free agency. Minnesota is now handing over the reins to 2024 first round draft pick JJ McCarthy, who missed all […]

The NFL Training Camp experience for Minnesota Vikings rookie JJ McCarthy has been anything but uneventful. The rookie quarterback is riding a roller-coaster of development, and according to head coach Kevin O’Connell, his camp performances fall into two categories: “great moments” and “unbelievable teaching moments.” The Vikings knew this process wouldn’t be linear. JJ McCarthy […]

As the Minnesota Vikings launch into the 2025 NFL training camp under the blazing Eagan sun, fans and analysts alike are locked in on a new era. There’s optimism in the air, a Super Bowl-caliber defense, top-tier offensive weapons, and the intrigue surrounding rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Yet, beneath the excitement, a single, unmistakable worry […]

During the first five or so years of the Jim Harbaugh era, the Michigan football team was always one of the best teams in the Big Ten. However, the Wolverines could never get over the hump. They needed an elite quarterback, and they finally got one in JJ McCarthy. McCarthy exceeded every expectation and helped […]

After the Minnesota Vikings chose him over incumbent starter Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy’s expectations are even higher in 2025 than they were a year ago. Although fans remain split on his potential, Vikings safety Josh Metellus voiced the team’s confidence in their new quarterback. As one of the most respected captains on the team, Metellus […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best teams in the NFL throughout the first 17 weeks of the regular season a year ago. They brought a nine-game winning streak into their last regular season game against the Detroit Lions. The Vikings were beaten badly by their division rivals, and that loss cost them the […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy made history last season despite not playing a single game. The distinction, however, is not something to shout about. He became the first-ever quarterback drafted in the first round during the common draft era (1967) to sit out his rookie season due to an injury. Now, all eyes will be […]

The Minnesota Vikings have become one of the elite teams in the NFC under head coach Kevin O’Connell. After winning 13 games and the NFC North title in 2022 and 14 games last season, O’Connell has earned a great deal of respect from his peers and keen NFL observers. O’Connell’s greatest strength is his ability […]

Although they have taken different paths, former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen still has clear thoughts about his former team, especially young quarterback J.J. McCarthy. During recent offseason workouts, Thielen pointed out McCarthy’s composure and potential, highlighting the promising traits of the young player signal-caller. Now with the Carolina Panthers, Thielen has worked with […]

The Michigan football team won the national championship in 2023, and a big reason why was the play of quarterback JJ McCarthy. The Wolverines always have a run-first offense, but McCarthy is what got the team over the hump. When Michigan needed a big play through the air, he consistently came through. Now, the Wolverines […]

JJ McCarthy and his fiancèe Katya Kuropas are gearing up for their bundle of joy! The Minnesota Vikings quarterback’s fiancée shared photos on Instagram of their magical baby shower on Tuesday (July 8). Kuropas was surrounded by her friends and family to celebrate her journey into motherhood. Several photos from the baby shower showed her […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy got an encouraging update on his development this offseason. Minnesota is coming off a terrific 2024 regular season. Under third-year head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings went 14-3 before bowing out to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card. But after a Pro Bowl season, Sam Darnold will […]

JJ McCarthy was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he wasn’t able to play last season because of injury. Now, he is set to be the starting QB for the Vikings this upcoming season, and while there is a lot of hype surrounding him, there […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2024 season. Minnesota shocked the world by winning 14 games with Sam Darnold at quarterback. Could the Vikings do the same thing in 2025 under second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy? Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell made it clear in a recent interview […]

Despite his recovery from a knee injury, the Minnesota Vikings committed to quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the 2025 offseason over Sam Darnold. So far, they are pleased with that decision, believing the former top-10 pick will be ready to go by training camp. McCarthy, who is still rehabbing the torn meniscus that kept him out […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of minicamp as the team prepares for the upcoming season. JJ McCarthy is leading the way as the starting quarterback for the first time in his career after sitting out last season with an injury. On Tuesday, the second-year quarterback got some good news about one of his […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been busy this offseason, and even with mandatory minicamp getting underway on June 10, they are still making moves to build up their roster. On Tuesday, that saw them sign one of J.J. McCarthy’s weapons on offense, tight end Josh Oliver, to a long-term contract extension that will keep him in […]

Justin Jefferson has done an excellent job of establishing himself as one of the elite receivers in the NFL. As Jefferson prepares for his sixth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he knows he can make the toughest catches under the most difficult of circumstances. However, Jefferson will be working with his third starting quarterback in […]

JJ McCarthy is expected to be the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025-26 season, making his debut as the starter after being the club’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite nursing an injury all last season, expectations are high for McCarthy to lead Minnesota to a possible playoff appearance next […]

Excitement is building in Minneapolis as the JJ McCarthy era is almost here for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he ended up missing all of last season with a torn meniscus that he suffered in the preseason. Now, he is back to 100% […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most successful NFL teams in recent seasons. Their effectiveness coincides with the hiring of head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. The Vikings went 13-4 in the 2022 season and won the NFC North that year, and they put together a 14-3 season last year […]

Minnesota Vikings fans received heartwarming news off the field as J.J. McCarthy, the team’s anticipated starting quarterback next season, revealed he and his fiancée Katya Kuropas are expecting their first child. The baby announcement comes just months before McCarthy takes on his new role under center for the Vikings, making it a truly life-changing year. […]

JJ McCarthy and Jim Harbaugh are both in the NFL now, but just a couple of years ago, they were together at Michigan. McCarthy was Harbaugh’s prized quarterback, and the two of them helped the Michigan football team capture its first national championship since 1997. Now, McCarthy is expected to be the starting QB for […]

The Michigan football team won the national championship back in 2023, and a big reason for the team’s success was NFL talent. Looking back on that team now, numerous key players and coaches are now in the pros. None were more important than head coach Jim Harbaugh and JJ McCarthy. After the Michigan football team […]

J.J. McCarthy made it clear this week: He believes he’s ready to take the reins as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback. Fresh off recovering from a torn meniscus that derailed his rookie preseason, the 2024 No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft returned to full team workouts with a message that’s as confident […]

The Minnesota Vikings (14-3) have spent much of the offseason addressing their biggest needs. While they had a brilliant 2024 season, they lost their regular-season finale to the Detroit Lions and their Wild Card playoff game to the Los Angeles Rams. Their offensive line failed to hold up in either game. As a result, the […]

The Minnesota Vikings were unable to utilize their rookie quarterback, JJ McCarthy, last season after he suffered a season-ending torn meniscus injury in his right knee. Entering his second year in the NFL, there’s been speculation that the 22-year-old quarterback won’t be ready by the start of the upcoming season. However, head coach Kevin O’Connell […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to build off what they did in the 2024 season. The Vikings started the season with a five-game winning streak and never looked back. The Vikings went into the final game of the regular season with a chance to secure both the NFC North title and the top seed in […]

The Minnesota Vikings appear to be committed to J.J. McCarthy as the franchise’s quarterback, despite Aaron Rodgers being linked to the team this offseason. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had confidence in McCarthy heading into last season, prior to his season-ending injury per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. “It started showing up more and more,” O’Connell […]

The Minnesota Vikings could look a lot different at the start of the 2025 NFL season. Sam Darnold has left Minnesota for greener pastures in Seattle. Now the table is set for J.J. McCarthy to finally take over as the Vikings’ starting quarterback in 2025. One offensive player is excited about the addition of McCarthy. […]

The Aaron Rodgers saga continues as the four-time MVP winner has yet to sign with a new team. After being released by the New York Jets, Rodgers is firmly in the mix for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback gig. However, rumors suggest he may still prefer playing for the Minnesota Vikings instead. There’s speculation that the […]