The Vikings have seen very little of quarterback J.J. McCarthy in professional game action. He threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns against the Raiders in his sole preseason appearance last ...

The sequence provided a neat snapshot of the environment the Vikings have created for McCarthy, who is expected to be the starter after missing his rookie season with a torn right meniscus ...

McCarthy had begun to make real progress before his injury, per Seifert on December 16. But McCarthy could have competition for the starting job even if Darnold leaves the Vikings.

McCarthy missed his entire rookie season due to a meniscus tear suffered in the preseason opener in mid-August, but the Vikings are pleased with where he's at in his recovery process.

Getty J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings throws the ball during mandatory minicamp. “ Kevin O’Connell described the last few weeks of Minnesota Vikings practices as a de facto passing camp.

Though it was believed that McCarthy would be the No. 1 quarterback at some point soon — part of why Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones signed with other teams this offseason — the Vikings have ...

The Vikings picked McCarthy at No. 10 overall of the 2024 NFL draft, and the plan, as Minnesota as said it, is to start Sam Darnold. That puts McCarthy in a spot a few other rookie QBs aren't.

The Minnesota Vikings will not sign Aaron Rodgers right now, according to league sources, as the team is set to give J.J. McCarthy every chance to earn the starting job.

MINNEAPOLIS — In one of his most extensive media appearances since being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback J.J. McCarthy said he's ready to compete for the starting job in Minnesota.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) takes part in drills during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) ...

All eyes will be on the rookie quarterback Saturday — and for good reason. But, beyond McCarthy, here are some of the Vikings players who have the most to gain and lose.

The Minnesota Vikings are ready to turn over their offense to J.J. McCarthy, the 10th pick in the 2024 NFL draft who spent his rookie year rehabilitating from knee surgery.