Vikings wrap on rookie contract for QB J.J. McCarthy

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Vikings finally wrap on rookie contract for QB J.J. McCarthy

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jul 19, 2024 2:48 PM ET

The final unsigned quarterback from the first round of the NFL Draft has finally agreed to his rookie deal.

Former Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy signed a four-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, who passes along that the deal contains a $12.71M signing bonus.

Sources: Minnesota Vikings No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy is signing a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $21.85 million that includes a $12.71 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. pic.twitter.com/Cc9CE8A4nj

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 19, 2024

McCarthy was the last of the quarterback holdouts after Caleb Williams signed his deal with the Chicago Bears earlier this week. It is not clear what McCarthy’s holdup was, though it may have had something to do with guaranteed money.

The Vikings and McCarthy had a bit more leeway to sort out their deal, as the team does not open training camp until July 27. Despite his status as the No. 10 overall pick, he may not be in line to start this season, at least initially.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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