j.j. mccarthy

Carson Wentz to start for Vikings; J.J. McCarthy out 2-4 weeks

THE FORMER NDSU BISON STANDOUT IS SET TO MAKE HIS FIRST START FOR MINNESOTA ON SUNDAY.

Carson Wentz (11) practicing for the Minnesota Vikings. EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR/MINNESOTA VIKINGS) -Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Monday that QB J.J. McCarthy is dealing with a high ankle sprain and will likely not play Sunday, September 21, when Minnesota hosts Cincinnati. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports McCarthy will likely be out 2-4 weeks. This comes after McCarthy missed…

Vikings committed to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after considering Aaron Rodgers, AP source says

FILE – Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy stands before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Oct. 24, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have committed to moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback this season after deciding not to offer Aaron Rodgers a contract, a person with knowledge of the decision said…

Vikings Finish OTAs: Darnold Named QB1; McCarthy Ready to Work

UPDATES FROM THE FINAL WEEK OF VIKINGS VOLUNTARY ORGANIZED TEAM ACTIVITIES.

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)–The Minnesota Vikings held their mandatory minicamp last week and wrapped up their voluntary Organized Team Activities this week. The biggest news out of OTA’s this week was the announcement that Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback entering training camp. Darnold, the number-3 overall pick in 2018 by the New York Jets is entering his 7th year…