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The Minnesota Vikings have kicked off their training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season with a new quarterback leading the charge. Former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy is set to take the QB mantle after the team parted ways with Sam Darnold despite a 14-3 season.
Ryan Kelly may be new to the Minnesota Vikings but he is already taking notice of his new quarterback and his leadership.
McCarthy, 22, is the unquestioned starting quarterback of the Vikings. But that doesn't mean they aren't preaching patience and setting an expectation for ups and downs.
The Vikings quarterback made some impressive plays at camp Wednesday, but the more notable aspect of his day was his efficiency.
The Minnesota Vikings took a chance moving on to J.J. McCarthy in 2025. But Kevin O'Connell wants McCarthy to be built for long-term solution.
Minnesota is banking on the 2024 No. 10 pick being ready to play right away in his first year as an NFL starter, but won’t ask him to do too much.
Hopes and expectations are high according to the 3,700-plus readers who responded to our annual Vikings fan survey. Here are the details.
The mantra for the 2024 Minnesota Vikings may as well have been "Chicks Dig the Deep Ball." Kevin O'Connell played to Sam Darnold's strengths, which
Colin Cowherd has been a vocal critic of J.J. McCarthy, even before the 2024 NFL draftee set foot on the field. After losing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus, which opened the door for Sam Darnold to lead the team to a 14-win season, McCarthy is back and ready to emulate or improve Darnold’s performance.