J.J. McCarthy
Quarterback
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 219 Age: 22 Exp: 0 years College: Michigan Drafted: 2024 R1 10
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Position Rank: 77th
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Week 22
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Week 22
Posted: 2/09/2025 3:50 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) is slated to begin football drills in the next few weeks and is likely to be ready when organized team activities get underway in May.
Huddle Up: If the Vikings bring back impending free-agent QB Sam Darnold, McCarthy is expected to serve as the team's backup. However, McCarthy has an excellent chance to win the starting job if Darnold heads elsewhere during the offseason. If the latter winds up being the case, McCarthy can be viewed as a No. 2 quarterback in 2025 fantasy leagues after missing his entire rookie campaign recovering from a torn meniscus.
Posted: 2/05/2025 11:22 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and is looking forward to participating in offseason workouts.
Huddle Up: McCarthy appears to be on track for training camp, but it is not known if he will have to compete with Sam Darnold or if he will have a clear path to the starting job. He likely will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in leagues if he starts.
Posted: 2/05/2025 8:21 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy said he hopes to receive the chance to compete for the starting quarterback next season.
Huddle Up: McCarthy's role next season will depend on if the Vikings decide to bring back Sam Darnold. He likely will be the No. 2 quarterback if Darnold returns but probably will be the starter if the team moves on from Darnold. McCarthy will be a No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues if he takes over the starting job.
Posted: 1/16/2025 6:13 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) recently returned to on-field training, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
Posted: 11/13/2024 6:30 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) had a second surgery on his right knee this week to address swelling after he increased rehab activity, but there is no change in his recovery timeline, per source on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Posted: 8/16/2024 8:16 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Friday, Aug. 16. Free-agent QB Matt Corral was signed to an undisclosed contract to replace him on the roster.
Posted: 8/14/2024 5:49 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) underwent surgery on his torn meniscus on Wednesday, Aug. 14, and will miss the 2024 season, per sources.
Huddle Up: This is obviously a terrible start to McCarthy's career and a tough blow for the Vikings after taking him with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. This will now push McCarthy's development back a year and leaves Sam Darnold as the unquestioned starter moving forward. However, Darnold can't be trusted in any format.
Posted: 8/13/2024 3:41 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) will undergo surgery due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. The determination as to whether it's a full repair or a cleanup will take place during the operation.
Huddle Up: Either way, Sam Darnold is your starting quarterback in Minnesota. If it's a meniscus cleanup, he could only miss two-to-four weeks. If it's a full repair, you're looking at missing at least the first half of the year. McCarthy's fantasy stock takes a hit in single-year leagues, and Darnold's luster increases slightly. But, unless you're in a two-QB league, you're going to need a really good matchup to use him.
Posted: 8/13/2024 4:06 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) is scheduled to receive more reps with the first-team offense, per head coach Kevin O'Connell. That was set to begin this week, though McCarthy sat out practice on Monday, Aug. 12, due to soreness in his knee.
Posted: 8/12/2024 11:20 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) will not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 12, because of knee soreness.
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