This week, J.J. McCarthy revealed the Minnesota Vikings haven't told him that he'll be the team's starter in 2025. But the meniscus injury that sidelined him for all of 2024 won't prevent him from competing for the job.

“I mean, I would say I’m 100 percent ,” McCarthy said. “But, just staying consistent with the rehab process, not wavering from that, staying disciplined with all the outside stuff, and making sure I’m not chopping too much wood and all that fun stuff.”

The rookie added that he’s back to 100 percent after suffering a torn meniscus during an exhibition game last summer.

Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah discussed the team's $300 million binge in free agency, his lack of a contract extension and the conversations about Aaron Rodgers.

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It sure does look like J.J. McCarthy will be starting for the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1, but he said the team hasn't told him as such.

With Sam Darnold joining the Seattle Seahawks and a brief dalliance with Aaron Rodgers seemingly ended — or at least on pause — the assumption is the Minnesota Vikings will enter next season with J.J.

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McCarthy, who won a national championship at Michigan, was drafted by the Vikings witih the No. 10 pick in the 2024, but tore his meniscus during the preseason. He told Adams he's back to 100%, which is a good start. If he does end up being the guy this year, thats a very nice comeback story.

This trade proposal would make a lot of sense for Minnesota, which could be looking for an upgrade over Blake Brandel at left guard in the 2025 NFL Draft.