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J.J. McCarthy Gets First NFL Start at Soldier Field Against Bears

The Vikings rookie by experience calls the Chicago trip a business visit, saying home is in Minnesota.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 03: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Colts 21-13. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Teammates named the 22-year-old one of eight captains before he has taken a regular-season snap.
  • He missed last season with an injury after going No. 10 overall in 2024, making this his NFL debut.
  • A Star Tribune feature and Chip Scoggins’ tweet resurfaced a 2007 photo of 4-year-old McCarthy in Bears gear at Soldier Field.
  • His family, once devoted to the Bears, now embraces Vikings purple following his selection.
  • He has leaned on preparation habits taken from Sam Darnold and did early-week game work with backup Max Brosmer at the team facility.