J.J. McCarthy did not have the rookie season that he or anyone had expected. The team was expected to transition him into the starting role mid-season after Sam Darnold got the season off the ground. Instead, McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury after his lone preseason game in August, and Darnold went on to have an MVP-caliber season.
The Vikings and their fans want to see J.J. McCarthy in 2025, and on Tuesday, he shared the news everyone wanted to hear.
During Super Bowl media days, J.J. McCarthy made virtual appearances, one of which was with Sports Illustrated. During his media spot, the former Michigan Wolverine shared that he is “ahead of schedule” and that he is excited to participate in the OTAs.
He is counting down the days to the organized team activities, saying, “I will be ready in 67 days.”
McCarthy is expected to start for the Vikings in 2025, as the team looks to build on its successful 2024 season. While replicating 14 wins is no easy task, the team is returning many key players and its entire staff from that season.
Both of those are good news for the quarterback the Vikings have invested so much in.
