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J.J. McCarthy Urged To 'Grow Up' After Immature Interview

J.J. McCarthy Urged To 'Grow Up' After Immature Interview

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is making headlines this offseason for the wrong reasons. The Vikings were hopeful that McCarthy would show signs of being a franchise quarterback in 2025.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 28
Minnesota Vikings appear to be making fascinating change on defense, and it could solve a major issue

Minnesota Vikings appear to be making fascinating change on defense, and it could solve a major issue

The majority of the focus was on the quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, but don’t sleep on this change. The first media session of Minnesota Vikings OTAs was on Wednesday and we heard from J.J.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 28
Dan Orlovsky makes bold statement about J.J. McCarthy after comments after OTAs

Dan Orlovsky makes bold statement about J.J. McCarthy after comments after OTAs

We are only a couple days into Minnesota Vikings OTA practices, and there are opinions all over the place on J.J. McCarthy. The quarterback competition between Kyler Murray and J.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28
Three NFL quarterbacks you shouldn’t give up on yet

Three NFL quarterbacks you shouldn’t give up on yet

Three quarterbacks who can still change the narrative surrounding their careers.

C.J. Stroud addresses future with Texans, narrative about big personal change
Tua Tagovailoa cares more about this part of Falcons tenure than winning the starting job
J.J. McCarthy gets more bad news amid competition with Kyler Murray for starting job
Top offensive position battles during NFL offseason: Vikings QBs, Jags RBs and more
The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz
The 'NFL MVPs' quiz
The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / May 28
J.J. McCarthy gets more bad news amid competition with Kyler Murray

J.J. McCarthy gets more bad news amid competition with Kyler Murray for starting job

Is McCarthy's fate for 2026 already sealed?

Top offensive position battles during NFL offseason: Vikings QBs, Jags RBs and more
The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27
JJ McCarthy had interesting comments about his relationship with Kyler Murray

JJ McCarthy had interesting comments about his relationship with Kyler Murray

JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray do not seem to be hitting it off in the Minnesota Vikings’ schoolyard this offseason. The third-year Vikings quarterback spoke to reporters on Wednesday during one of the team’s organized workouts.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft
Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs
Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft
2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 27

Vikings OTA Recap: Both QBs Play Well, Kyler Murray Wows With Deep Ball

The Vikings held their second OTA session on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center. All we had to react to from the first one were Instagram clips, but this one was fully open to media members.

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The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
 The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz
The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
 The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz
The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
 The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
 The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 27
Vikings floated in trade that could spell end for J.J. McCarthy

Vikings floated in explosive trade that could spell the end for J.J. McCarthy

The biggest story with the Minnesota Vikings right now is at the quarterback position.

Maxx Crosby still floated as trade target for Ben Johnson and Bears
What Eagles reportedly will get from Patriots for A.J. Brown
Cowboys undrafted free-agent WR draws high praise: 'Physical wideout who holds his own'
Steelers coach addresses horrific incident with Joey Porter and burying the hatchet
The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 27
NFL insider continued proposal for Minnesota Vikings’ front office structure flies against the Wilfs’ own words

NFL insider continued proposal for Minnesota Vikings’ front office structure flies against the Wilfs’ own words

There is a popular trend starting to circulate with front office structures in the NFL, and the Vikings aren’t interested. The Minnesota Vikings are still working on hiring their next general manager, with five known finalists.

Jauan Jennings News / A to Z Sports / May 27
Contract details for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings have been revealed, and it says everything about Minnesota’s intentions

Contract details for Vikings WR Jauan Jennings have been revealed, and it says everything about Minnesota’s intentions

The contract details for Jauan Jennings have been revealed, and it says a lot about the Minnesota Vikings’ intentions. When the Minnesota Vikings signed Jauan Jennings as a free agent, it filled one of the biggest holes on the roster in WR3.

Kyler Murray News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26
Watch Kyler Murray make his Vikings debut at OTAs

Watch Kyler Murray make his Vikings debut at OTAs

As the Minnesota Vikings go through their offseason, the biggest storyline surrounding the franchise will be their lingering quarterback battle. On Tuesday, fans got to see one of the two competitors make their Vikings debut.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / May 26
Vikings’ rookie finds himself on a list any UDFA would want to be on, and his contract highlights that

Vikings’ rookie finds himself on a list any UDFA would want to be on, and his contract highlights that

Over the last four seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have kept 15 UDFAs on the initial 53-man roster, and this year will likely include more. When former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was in control of the Minnesota Vikings’ roster, they prioritized the undrafted free agency process.

J.J. McCarthy News / A to Z Sports / May 26
J.J. McCarthy’s future with the Minesota Vikings is complicated, and one element could signal his downfall

J.J. McCarthy’s future with the Minesota Vikings is complicated, and one element could signal his downfall

The Minnesota Vikings thought they had their franchise quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, but it’s felt like anything but. The biggest storyline with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason has been with their future at quarterback.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / May 26
The Scenario Where the Vikings Are 100% Drafting a QB in 2027

The Scenario Where the Vikings Are 100% Drafting a QB in 2027

After signing former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray this offseason, the Vikings have their quarterback situation figured out, potentially for the long-term.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 26
ESPN draft expert names Cardinals, Vikings as teams to watch for QB in 2027

ESPN draft expert names Cardinals, Vikings as teams to watch for QB in 2027

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell proposed a bold trade scenario that would send Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the Los Angeles Rams as a successor to Matthew Stafford.

Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / May 22
Vikings Could Target $156 Million Star in Surprise Move

Vikings Could Target $156 Million Star in Surprise Move

The Minnesota Vikings made a notable roster adjustment during the 2026 NFL Draft by trading away edge defender Jonathan Greenard. This decision has opened up a significant gap in their pass rush group, forcing the team to reevaluate how they will build their defensive front moving forward.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20
Minnesota Vikings 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Minnesota Vikings 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees

Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20
Vikings Request In-Person Interviews With Five GM Candidates

Vikings Request In-Person Interviews With Five GM Candidates

According to Jonathan Jones, the Vikings have requested in-person interviews with five candidates for their GM vacancy.  That list includes:  Vikings interim

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 19
Minnesota Officially Selected To Host 2028 NFL Draft

Minnesota Officially Selected To Host 2028 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings announced that Minnesota will officially host the 2028 NFL Draft in partnership with Minnesota Sports and Events and the Minnesota Vikings.

Justin Jefferson News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Justin Jefferson has a clear hope for Vikings’ QB battle

Justin Jefferson has a clear hope for Vikings’ QB battle

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson really hopes the team’s quarterback battle this year is the last they will have for a while. Jefferson appeared on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” on Friday and was asked what he was hoping to see from the Vikings’ quarterback battle this season.

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