Overview

• J.J. McCarthy and fiancée Katya Kuropas announced via Instagram that they are expecting a baby boy in September 2025.
• McCarthy, drafted 10th overall in 2024, has been named the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback for the 2025 season after recovering from a preseason knee injury.
• The announcement comes as McCarthy builds chemistry with star receiver Justin Jefferson, who has praised their growing bond on and off the field.
• Teammates and former Michigan colleagues, including Josh Metellus, Mike Sainristil, and Colston Loveland, publicly congratulated McCarthy on the personal milestone.
• This fall marks a pivotal chapter for McCarthy, balancing his first NFL season as a starter with the arrival of his first child.