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Vikings Lock in J.J. McCarthy as 2025 Starting Quarterback

The Vikings are reinforcing their roster around key offensive weapons to support McCarthy’s first season after knee surgery.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on in the second quarter of the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • The Vikings have officially named J.J. McCarthy their starting quarterback for the 2025 season after he missed his rookie year recovering from knee surgery.
  • General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did not re-sign Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones in free agency, signaling full commitment to McCarthy while Sam Howell provides veteran backup.
  • NFL analysts urge Minnesota to address cornerback and safety vacancies in the offseason to protect McCarthy in his debut as a starter.
  • McCarthy will have Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones as primary weapons in an offense praised for its balance and Kevin O’Connell’s playcalling.
  • ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky predicts McCarthy will excel in Minnesota’s favorable environment but notes lingering questions about his on-field readiness.