J.J. McCarthy, Vikings
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Former Michigan Wolverines star quarterback J.J. McCarthy appears to be the likely starter for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025. After Sam Darnold left town to sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency and the Vikings passing on the opportunity to sign Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy seems to be their guy.
“I mean, I would say I’m 100 percent ,” McCarthy said. “But, just staying consistent with the rehab process, not wavering from that, staying disciplined with all the outside stuff, and making sure I’m not chopping too much wood and all that fun stuff.”
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Sporting News on MSNAaron Rodgers still an implied Vikings free agent option with ex-Michigan star J.J. McCarthy not promised starting jobAn Aaron Rodgers signing may still be on the table for the Vikings after another veteran free agent QB was scooped up.
J.J. McCarthy entered the NFL as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in recent college football history, boasting a 27-1 record as a starter and a national championship in his final season at Michigan. Selected 10th overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL draft, he was expected to compete for the starting job immediately.
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