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The Minnesota Vikings continued the remodel of their quarterback room behind starter J.J. McCarthy with yet another move on Sunday, releasing veteran Brett Rypien, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This comes after a trade of Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles and a deal to bring in Carson Wentz. The Vikings now have McCarthy, Wentz […]

The Minnesota Vikings did not waste any time finding a backup quarterback. After trading former backup Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles for some draft picks, they immediately looked to plug that hole in their roster. They quickly picked up who is considered the best backup available in the market: former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are approaching Week 1 with some question marks at the wide receiver position. Vikings starter Jordan Addison was suspended for three games due to a DUI. Jalen Nailor is dealing with an injury as well, and even superstar Justin Jefferson was nursing a hamstring injury, although he returned to Vikings practice recently. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to continue their success from a season ago with a new quarterback at the helm. After Sam Darnold bolted for the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, Seattle will now hand over the reins to second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy, who may as well be a rookie considering he missed the entirety […]

The 2025 NFL season is shaping up to be an exciting one for fantasy football managers, especially at the quarterback position. After careful analysis of performance trends, team situations, and player development trajectories, here are the top five quarterbacks poised for breakout fantasy seasons in 2025. 5. Bryce Young — Carolina Panthers Bryce Young enters […]

The Indianapolis Colts made a stunning decision on Tuesday morning. Head coach Shane Steichen has decided to go with the former New York Giant quarterback as his team’s QB1 to begin the 2025 campaign. Daniel Jones will start over Anthony Richardson for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. Not many predicted this situation would happen. […]

The Minnesota Vikings were holding a quarterback competition between journeyman Sam Darnold and first-year passer J.J. McCarthy last offseason. After the rookie tore his meniscus in the preseason, Darnold took the starting job and ran with it. The Vikings developed a potent passing game with the veteran, finishing the year 14-3. In 2025, Minnesota will […]

The Minnesota Vikings went 14-3 last season. Kevin O’Connell’s offense was dominant despite a poor playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Experts thought that Minnesota losing Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks would be a tough blow. However, O’Connell believes that J.J. McCarthy can succeed in an offense featuring Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell addressed the unique expectations surrounding rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy during a recent appearance on Scoop City, speaking with The Athletic’s Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini on Friday. “As I’ve told JJ and I’ve told our offensive unit. It should be a good thing that the expectations for not only […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has nothing but good things to say about J.J. McCarthy. On Friday, O’Connell continued to heap praise on McCarthy for his recent practice performance with the New England Patriots, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. On Thursday, the Vikings and Patriots held a joint practice session. McCarthy was on top […]

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 […]