J.J. McCarthy is entering his first season as an NFL starting quarterback, but Aaron Jones sees one major parallel between him and Aaron Rodgers.

The following three receivers were running with quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings’ first-team offense by the end of a two-hour scrimmage that closed training camp on Wednesday and sent the Vikings into their preseason finale at Tennessee on Friday: Jeshaun Jones,

McCarthy completed 4 of 7 passes against the Texans for 30 yards and no touchdowns in his first game after 364 days. The 22-year-old is fit and was a full participant in practice sessions ahead of Saturday's preseason matchup against the Patriots.

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The Vikings are moving forward with former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy at quarterback but the team has yet to choose its QB2.

After being forced to miss his entire rookie year due to a knee injury, McCarthy is set to be the team's starter this season. Sam Darnold left town in free agency and the Vikings opted to pass on veteran options to move forward with the former Michigan standout.

To be successful, an NFL quarterback needs to have confidence. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is brimming with it. Asked about his passing skills by reporters on Thursday, McCarthy was blunt.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell details the unusual expectations for rookie QB JJ McCarthy ahead of the 2025 NFL season.