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What was shaping up to be a competition for the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback role in 2024 quickly ended when J.J. McCarthy tore his meniscus during the first preseason game. Sam Darnold stepped in as the starter, but with Darnold now out of the picture, the team has officially transitioned to McCarthy — a move…
The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era of uncertainty by placing their future in the hands of a rookie quarterback on a first-year deal. With Kirk Cousins out of the picture, the team has improved its roster through big-name free agent signings and recent draft picks. Now, the spotlight turns to J.J. McCarthy. As…
Kevin O’Connell attended the Twins’ game on Saturday versus the Giants, and a young Minnesota sports fan responded in a perfectly understandable way upon spotting the Vikings’ head coach. “Mom, that’s Kevin O’Connell!” the child shouted excitedly. In other news, J.J. McCarthy was notably absent from the 51 participants at the Vikings rookie minicamp.…
**3-Sack Vikings Edge Rusher Tipped as 2025 Breakout Star by NFL Executive** The Minnesota Vikings’ defense took a significant step forward in 2024 under defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Now, one young pass rusher could be ready for a breakout in 2025. Dallas Turner, the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft,…
A year ago, Zack Baun was an unknown quantity after joining the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year, \$1.6 million contract. Baun, who had been primarily a special-teams contributor for the New Orleans Saints, wasn’t expected to be a star. However, his performance as a full-time starter in his first year with the Eagles proved everyone…
The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to trade for Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell—swapping fifth-round picks—might not be as straightforward as it appears. Originally a 2022 fifth-rounder for Washington, Howell became the Commanders’ starter in 2023 but struggled, leading the NFL in both sacks taken (65) and interceptions thrown (21). With rookie J.J. McCarthy set to lead a…
As the Vikings kick off their offseason program, they’re preparing to have 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy lead the team as starting quarterback. After missing his rookie year due to a knee injury, McCarthy says he’s now fully recovered. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed on Monday that McCarthy won’t be limited in spring activities and…
With the Minnesota Vikings deciding not to pursue Aaron Rodgers, it looks like quarterback J.J. McCarthy is set to lead the team into the 2025 season. McCarthy, last year’s 10th overall draft pick, missed his rookie regular season due to a torn meniscus. On Tuesday, during an interview with Kay Adams on the *Up &…
The NFL is considering a major change to its playoff seeding system for the AFC and NFC. This, along with several other bylaw, rule, and resolution proposals, will be discussed at the Annual League Meeting, taking place Sunday through Wednesday in Palm Beach, Florida. Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell is set to address the…
The Minnesota Vikings are still in search of a veteran quarterback to back up J.J. McCarthy, but speculation about Aaron Rodgers has subsided. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on March 19, the Vikings intend to sign a veteran quarterback but are not currently pursuing Rodgers. As of Wednesday afternoon, the team still has a…