Pro Football Network Drops J.J. McCarthy Trade Proposal

J.J. McCarthy Has Pivoted to Step 2

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates scoring a touchdown during a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Dec 21, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA Best guess: J.J. McCarthy is going to rise to the occasion. The current competition is going to make him a better player even if he does slot in as the QB2, which remains the likeliest scenario. McCarthy losing the starter’s job won’t be due to lack of effort. Previous…

Pro Football Network Drops J.J. McCarthy Trade Proposal

The Minnesota Vikings don’t appear to have any urgent interest in trading third-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, but according to Pro Football Network, the 23-year-old would look nice in New York Jets green. A New York angle just added more fuel to the McCarthy rumor mill. Some have mentioned McCarthy trade theories, here and there, since Kyler Murray arrived in the Twin Cities three weeks ago. PFN’s Josh Weil is the latest. The Jets Proposal Wou…