All systems go for QB1
After missing all of his rookie season with an injury, the young man who currently sits atop the Minnesota Vikings’ depth chart at quarterback has gotten a clean bill of health.
At a press conference on Thursday, J.J. McCarthy confirmed that he got a full medical clearance back on 2 June, so it’s all systems go for the future of the franchise.
McCarthy played in just one preseason game for the Vikings last season, putting together a solid overall performance and playing most of the contest. Shortly after that, however, it was revealed that McCarthy had torn a meniscus, and after deciding to get it fully repaired, he wound up missing the entire 2024 season. Sam Darnold, who may or may not have been the starter all season in 2024 regardless of McCarthy’s injury, was one of the best stories of the season, but the Vikings’ decision to let him go put the future of the team squarely on McCarthy’s shoulders.
The Vikings wrapped up their mandatory mini-camp today, and they have one more set of voluntary Organized Team Activities that will run from 16-18 June. After that, things will (hopefully) be pretty quiet until the start of training camp at the end of July.