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NFL News / Yardbarker / February 2
Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to shade J.J. McCarthy with Sam Darnold comments
McCarthy thus far has made only 10 starts since he was selected in the first round of the 2024 draft. The 23-year-old tossed a total of 12 interceptions over those 10 games.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 1
Vikings rumors: Minnesota thought Sam Darnold was open to discount, but J.J. McCarthy screw-up happened instead
The Minnesota Vikings achieved a 14 -3 record during their 2024 campaign, yet the decision to let Sam Darnold leave in free agency remains a significant point of internal contention.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 31
Did Kevin O'Connell disagree with Vikings' J.J. McCarthy plan?
This now raises doubts about McCarthy's status as the franchise quarterback.
The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz
How many of the starting quarterbacks from every Super Bowl can you name in nine minutes?
NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 31
New report reveals just how close the Minnesota Vikings were to trading J.J. McCarthy to desperate AFC team
The Minnesota Vikings were reportedly close to trading McCarthy to an AFC club last offseason.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 31
Vikings' GM decision increases doubts about J.J. McCarthy's future
Adofo-Mensah's firing raises fresh doubts over quarterback McCarthy's future.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / January 30
Minnesota Vikings Reportedly Eyeing Two Former 1st Round Quarterbacks To Compete With J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are approaching a critical offseason, and the future of the quarterback position is squarely in the spotlight. After a 2025 season where 2024 first-round pick J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL Analysis Network / January 30
JJ McCarthy threw 12 interceptions and 11 touchdowns. The Vikings’ Plan B went 1-3
The Minnesota Vikings are facing a dilemma with their quarterback situation. JJ McCarthy showed promise last season, but his performance has been inconsistent.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / January 25
NFL insider predicts 49ers could trade Mac Jones to this NFC team
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated last week that he expects backup quarterback Mac Jones to remain with the team during the 2026 season.
Minnesota Vikings News / Total Apex Sports / January 20
Minnesota Vikings Kevin O’Connell Sounds Less Enthused About QB JJ McCarthy
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been noticeably less enthusiastic about quarterback J.J. McCarthy this offseason, a stark contrast to his glowing endorsement of the young signal-caller just a year ago.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 20
Kyle Rudolph Critical of Vikings' Handling of QB Situation
The Vikings' handling of their quarterback position was frequently questioned throughout the season as J.J. McCarthy struggled. Now, with former Vikings QB Sam Darnold leading the Seahawks to the NFC championship game, that criticism has increased.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17
NFC Notes: J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears HC Ben Johnson said QB Caleb Williams is quickly earning a reputation for becoming one of the most clutch players in the league. “There’s not a whole
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Vikings Says There 'Has To Be' Competition For J.J. McCarthy In 2026
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah addressed reporters in their season-ending press conference to break down what went wrong in 2025.
Minnesota Vikings News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Vikings Expect QB Competition In 2026
Although he missed his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy entered 2025 as the team’s unquestioned starter.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell addresses J.J. McCarthy, QB room
Shortly after GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gave a huge hint about McCarthy's future, head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke about McCarthy and the team's quarterback room as a whole.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 13
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gives huge hint of what's to come for J.J. McCarthy
Injuries limited McCarthy to just 10 starts during the 2025 campaign, and he exited Minnesota's Week 18 game early due to a hand issue.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 11
NFL fine punctuates a season of maturity questions for J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy's Week 18 game check will be lighter than usual after the NFL fined him for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against the Green Bay Packers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / January 10
NFL Drops JJ McCarthy Punishment Decision for Season Finale Incident
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up their 2025-26 NFL regular season with a solid performance, defeating the Green Bay Packers 16-3 on January 4, 2026. This victory came at U.S.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8
Vikings rumors: J.J. McCarthy’s ‘high-energy approach’ wore on some vets in camp, but not anymore
The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season at 9-8, barely missing the playoffs. One reason why the Vikings didn’t make the postseason was inconsistent play from QB J.J.
Minnesota Vikings News / Viral Sports News / January 5
JJ McCarthy Faces New Uncertainty as Vikings QB Rumors Heat Up
As the Minnesota Vikings wrap up a disappointing 2025 season that kept them out of the postseason, the organization’s focus shifts toward the upcoming free agency period in 2026.
NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / January 4
J.J. McCarthy on exiting Packers game, taunting penalty, uncertain future
An up-and-down first season for J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings' starting quarterback came to an up-and-down end on Sunday in a Week 18 win over the Packers.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / January 5
New info emerges about Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's job status heading into offseason
McCarthy will have one more chance to put together a solid performance in his first season as a starting quarterback, and it may go a long way toward determining how the team views him going forward.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 2
J.J. McCarthy tabbed to start Vikings' finale against Packers
After sitting out Week 17 with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will start Sunday's season finale against the Green Bay Packers.
Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 2
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Starting Week 18
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced that QB J.J. McCarthy will start Week 18 against the Packers. This comes after McCarthy missed last week’s game due to a hairline fracture in his throwing hand. McCarthy, 22, led Michigan to a National Championship in 2023 and was named first-team All-Big Ten.
Minnesota Vikings News / Field Level Media / January 1
Vikings' J.J. McCarthy (hand) resumes full practice activity
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was a full participant at practice on Thursday, giving him a strong chance of starting Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.
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