Date | News |
3/13/25 | Vet QB to Backup or Be Bridge to J.J. McCarthy Still a Big Need for Vikings. With an abundance of salary cap room ($63 million entering the new league year) fueled by a $24 million increase […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2025/vikings-insider/... |
3/13/25 | Vet QB to Backup or Be Bridge to J.J. McCarthy Still a Big Need for Vikings. With an abundance of salary cap room ($63 million entering the new league year) fueled by a $24 million increase […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2025/vikings-insider/... |
3/12/25 | Aaron Rodgers' beach walk could derail ex-Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy's shot at Vikings' starting job. NFL free agency has already seen several quarterbacks land with new teams, including two of J.J. McCarthy's biggest obstacles in Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones. Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks, while Jones inked a one-year, $14 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. For McCarthy, those moves seemingly cleared the path for him to be the Minnesota Vikings' starter in 2025. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news... |
3/11/25 | Source: Vikings fortify trenches with addition of guard Will Fries. If the Vikings decide to hand the keys over to young quarterback J.J. McCarthy next season, they are doing everything in their power to make sure he has time to throw the ball. A source confirmed to the Pioneer Press that the Vikings have agreed to terms with guard Will Fries. It's a massive five-year, $88 million deal for Fries, who started his career with the Indianapolis Colts and was regarded by many as the best player at his position on the open market. After being selected by the Colts in the seventh round of the 2021 draft, Fries steadily improved his craft, working his way into a starting role. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2025/03/11/vikings-guar... |
3/11/25 | Grading the Vikings' all-in free agent signings around J.J. McCarthy for 2025. The Vikings moved swiftly to reinforce things around J.J. McCarthy. Will it be enough to thrive again in 2025? Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/grading-vikings-f... |
3/11/25 | Source: Vikings fortify trenches with addition of guard Will Fries. If the Vikings decide to hand the keys over to young quarterback J.J. McCarthy next season, they are doing everything in their power to make sure he has time to throw the ball. A source confirmed to the Pioneer Press that the Vikings have agreed to terms with guard Will Fries. It’s a massive 5-year, $88 million deal for Fries, who started his career with the Indianapolis Colts, and was ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/source-vikings-fo... |
3/09/25 | Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Vikings’ Power Struggle, the J.J. McCarthy Portal, Tag & Trade. A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Vikings’ […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2025/news/top_news/vi... |
3/09/25 | Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Vikings’ Power Struggle, the J.J. McCarthy Portal, Tag & Trade. A weekend publication from VikingsTerritory, we present to you: the Vikings Nopedy Nopes of the week. Vikings Nopedy Nopes: Vikings’ […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2025/news/top_news/vi... |
3/05/25 | Fun Alternative for Vikings QB2 Emerges. Most Minnesota Vikings-themed discussions at quarterback this offseason have revolved around three men: J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold, and Daniel Jones. […] Source: https://vikingsterritory.com/2025/roster/freeagenc... |
3/04/25 | NFL franchise tag deadline winners and losers: From Micah Parsons and J.J. McCarthy to the Giants and Raiders. Only two teams used the franchise tag this year, but there were plenty of impactful deals made leading up to Tuesday's deadline. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-franchise... |
3/03/25 | Vikings held a formal interview with top QB prospect at scouting combine. The Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy last year, but that didn't stop them from interviewing a top quarterback prospect at this year's combine. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/vikings-held-form... |
2/28/25 | 5 Minnesota Vikings breakout candidates for 2025. With that in mind, here are five players (excluding J.J. McCarthy because that's obvious) who could explode onto the scene for the Vikings next season. The No. 17 pick in the 2024 draft didn't quite live up to expectations in his rookie season. Playing just 300 defensive snaps, Turner finished with 20 total tackles, three sacks, and an interception — far from the impact most had hoped for. Turner missed much of the year, but that didn't hurt the Vikings, as Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard played at Pro Bowl levels. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/5-minnesota-vi... |
2/27/25 | Jim Harbaugh offers 'guarantee' to Vikings fans regarding J.J. McCarthy. Jim Harbaugh hyped up J.J. McCarthy to Minnesota Vikings fans, praising his former quarterback in a recent interview. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/jim-harbaugh-offe... |
2/26/25 | Will Vikings hand keys over to J.J. McCarthy? Intel from the NFL Combine. As rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy recovered from his torn meniscus last season, the Vikings felt it was important for him to get a firsthand look at his future. A particular shot of McCarthy from the Week 18 game between the Vikings and the Detroit Lions comes to mind. After he reportedly lost more than 20 pounds last season, largely because he put strength training on hold as he rehabbed his torn meniscus, a source told the Pioneer Press that McCarthy is back over 200 pounds. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2025/02/26/update-on-vi... |
2/26/25 | Chargers' Jim Harbaugh offers guarantee to Minnesota Vikings fans. After selecting Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, it looked like the Minnesota Vikings had found their next franchise QB. McCarthy arrived to camp in a fierce battle with veteran QB Sam Darnold. Source: https://www.si.com/college/michigan/football/charg... |
2/24/25 | NFL Insider Reveals New Factor That May Impact Vikings’ QB Decision Between Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings have a hard decision at starting quarterback for the 2025 season, J.J. McCarthy or Sam Darnold. A new factor makes the choice harder. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/minnesota-vikin... |
2/23/25 | Former Michigan Wolverines star J.J. McCarthy receives rough NFL take. Former Michigan Wolverines star quarterback J.J. McCarthy is going to be a very intriguing name to watch this offseason. With Sam Darnold a free agent, the Minnesota Vikings are going to have to make a tough decision one way or the other. On one had, the Vikings could opt to let Darnold walk and turn to McCarthy as their clear-cut starter. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news... |
2/22/25 | It only took 1 month for lazy J.J. McCarthy narratives to be resuscitated. Before J.J. McCarthy was selected with the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, there were plenty of people who expressed their doubts about how successful he could be at the pro level. Source: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-lazy-jj... |
2/21/25 | ‘What an Act of Kindness’ — NFL Fans React to Wholesome Video of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Spending Thousands To Help People Without Homes. J.J. McCarthy and his crew purchased tents, heaters, hand and foot warmers, and other essential supplies before heading to a homeless encampment. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-fans-react-... |
2/20/25 | Reporter gives reason Vikings may use franchise tag to retain Sam Darnold. 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy continues to recover from the full meniscus repair he needed this past summer. Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/reporter_g... |