J.J. McCarthy's first two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings have not gone to plan. Numerous injuries have kept him off the field and the young quarterback has shown signs of some traditional growing pains as he acclimates to the position. He'll have a chance to establish himself as the franchise player the organization hoped they were getting in his third year—but that opportunity will not be handed to him as the Vikings intend to bring in some competition for the Michigan product to deliver against.
Minnesota GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was asked if he wants McCarthy to be the starter in 2026 during his media availability on Tuesday. And the answer he offered was not the most forceful "yes."
