A key member of the Vikings offense will stand across from a mentor on Sept. 8 when they open the season — and new Bears coach Ben Johnson’s tenure — at Soldier Field on “Monday Night Football.” Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson and Johnson spent three seasons together with the Lions, starting in 2019. Hockenson,… Continue reading Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson can be QB J.J. McCarthy’s best friend
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Vikings training camp: J.J. McCarthy’s early progress and 5 key takeaways
EAGAN, Minn. — We’re told not to make too much out of one training camp throw, but this one might be the exception. Saturday. Early in the team period. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy faked a handoff, eyed the defense and curved a pass into a small area near the right sideline where only the receiver, Jalen… Continue reading Vikings training camp: J.J. McCarthy’s early progress and 5 key takeaways
Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy’s viral 5-interception video is not what it seems
J.J. McCarthy is in the spotlight at Minnesota Vikings training camp. After missing his entire rookie regular season due to injury, he’s stepping in as the unquestioned starter for a good football team that needs its quarterback to deliver. That creates the potential for a little bit of hysteria, apparently. A video is circulating, claiming… Continue reading Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy’s viral 5-interception video is not what it seems
J.J. McCarthy’s moment begins: What he’s thinking as Vikings training camp opens
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NFL training camps. SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. — A few months ago, quarterback coach Greg Holcomb’s phone buzzed with a text message. It was J.J. McCarthy. The Minnesota Vikings QB had briefly returned to his hometown and wanted to work out. Awesome, Holcomb responded. When? McCarthy immediately typed… Continue reading J.J. McCarthy’s moment begins: What he’s thinking as Vikings training camp opens
Bears rookie reveals J.J. McCarthy’s cheeky warning before NFL debut
For the first time since helping Michigan win the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2024, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland will be on the same field together when their respective teams kick off the 2025 NFL season with a Monday night showdown in September. Recently, Loveland… Continue reading Bears rookie reveals J.J. McCarthy’s cheeky warning before NFL debut
Analyst floats surprising trade target for Vikings as J.J. McCarthy’s safety net
Regardless of the rhetoric, it felt all but certain that the Atlanta Falcons would trade Kirk Cousins prior to training camp. Spending $45 million per year on a backup quarterback isn’t exactly viewed as smart business in NFL circles. The issue for both Cousins and the Falcons is that their best options for the 2025… Continue reading Analyst floats surprising trade target for Vikings as J.J. McCarthy’s safety net
Minnesota Vikings rise from the ashes with 14-win season after J.J. McCarthy’s preseason injury sparks unexpected momentum and fierce determination for success
Early Challenges The season began under a cloud of doubt. A key preseason injury to a highly-touted player set expectations low. Doubt surrounded the team as many anticipated a difficult road ahead, with key moments already weighing heavily on the collective mindset. Unforeseen Momentum Despite the setback, the team displayed a remarkable resurgence. A surge… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings rise from the ashes with 14-win season after J.J. McCarthy’s preseason injury sparks unexpected momentum and fierce determination for success
Minnesota Vikings suffered huge blow Wednesday night that could hinder J.J. McCarthy's development – AtoZ Sports
Minnesota Vikings suffered huge blow Wednesday night that could hinder J.J. McCarthy’s development AtoZ Sports Jaguars hire Vikings assistant QB coach Grant Udinski as new offensive coordinator NFL.com O-Zone: Graying rapidly jaguars.com New Jaguars coach Liam Coen fills out his staff, which totals 174 years of NFL experience The Associated Press Jaguars hire ‘rising star’ Udinski, 29, as new… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings suffered huge blow Wednesday night that could hinder J.J. McCarthy's development – AtoZ Sports
Vikings trade prediction sends 2-time All-Pro QB to Minnesota as J.J. McCarthy’s mentor
The debate rages on over what the Minnesota Vikings should do at the quarterback position entering the new league year. Bring back starter Sam Darnold on the franchise tag or a new multi-year contract? Or move on from Darnold and hand the reins to 22-year-old phenom prospect J.J. McCarthy? While you could make an argument… Continue reading Vikings trade prediction sends 2-time All-Pro QB to Minnesota as J.J. McCarthy’s mentor
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy’s Viral Act of Kindness Goes Viral
He hasn’t seen any meaningful playing time yet, but he’s certainly scoring some points with the Minnesota Vikings’ fan base thanks to this heartwarming gesture. In a video shared on social media, the likely starting QB for the Vikings next season joined a popular YouTuber to hand out some pizza to the homeless. READ MORE:… Continue reading Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy’s Viral Act of Kindness Goes Viral