J.J. McCarthy wants ‘fair opportunity’ for Vikings QB job after year on IR

J.J. McCarthy ready to release 'caged animal' after missing first year as Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix eye OROY

J.J. McCarthy was selected tenth overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Ahead of schedule in injury recovery, Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hopeful for fair opportunity to seize starting job in Minnesota

Healthy and feeling as though he’s mentally prepared for an opportunity, J.J. McCarthy simply wants a fair shot at an opportunity to earn playing time in 2025. Appearing on the “Rich Eisen Show” on Tuesday, the Vikings quarterback noted he has no control over Minnesota’s roster situation – so he doesn’t dwell on it. Will Sam Darnold re-sign in Minnesota? Will Daniel Jones? Will the Vikings bring in another veteran to compete with the team’s No. …

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy wants ‘fair’ shot at starting QB job amid Sam Darnold uncertainty

Much like other teams entering free agency, it's unclear who the Vikings' starting quarterback will be in 2025.

J.J. McCarthy wants ‘fair opportunity’ for Vikings QB job after year on IR

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the surprise teams of the NFL in 2024, going 14-3 during the regular season despite many experts picking them to finish last in the NFC North.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy wants 'fair opportunity' at starting QB job with Sam Darnold's future uncertain

McCarthy didn't play a snap his rookie year due to a knee injury

J.J. McCarthy Seeks 'Fair Chance' to Compete for Vikings' Starting Quarterback Position

Last year, the Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the draft, positioning him as the potential new face of the franchise following Kirk Cousins’ departure in free agency. McCarthy’s rookie season, however, was derailed by a knee injury during the preseason, leading to two surgeries and sidelining him for the entirety of the 2024 season. In McCarthy’s absence, Sam Darnold stepped up as the starting quarterback and surpassed ex…