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J.J. McCarthy’s Tenure with the Vikings Featured One Big High and Plenty of Lows

A look back at the 2024 first-round pick’s two-plus-year stint in Minnesota.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 28

The Giants’ Trade for J.J. McCarthy Is a Galaxy Brain Move That Goes Too Far

Conor Orr has four reasons he thinks the deal is a huge mistake, starting with the long-term effect on Jaxson Dart.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 28

Examining Matt LaFleur’s Job Security and the Rams’ Panic Meter

Gilberto Manzano’s Fact or Fiction looks at Green Bay losing another double-digit lead and who really has the NFL’s best defense.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 16

How an Injury-Plagued 2025 Can Help Jayden Daniels in the Long Run

The Commanders’ starting QB and breakout star in 2024 is anxious to show the football world what he’s been working on for the past five months.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4

JJ McCarthy Next Team Market on Kalshi Suggests Vikings Stay

Kalshi favors JJ McCarthy to stay with the Minnesota Vikings following the NFL preseason.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 31

The J.J. McCarthy Concerns Aren’t Going Away After Another Rough Preseason Showing

J.J. McCarthy made several concerning errors in a preseason loss to the Ravens.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22

Jamal Adams Injury Update: Minnesota Vikings Star Carted Off With Severe Knee Damage in Pre-Season

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams suffered a suspected severe knee injury during a pre-season game against the New York Giants, casting doubt on his future with the team.

International Business Times UK · Aug 16

NFL Training Camp Roundup: Why Puka Nacua and Josh Jacobs Could Start 2026 Season with Suspensions

The endless news cycle that is the NFL continued to turn on Tuesday afternoon, with on-field actions and off-field decisions highlighting yet another day of tra

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

Albert Breer Empties His Vikings Notebook From Training Camp

Why exactly did Kyler Murray win the starting quarterback job over J.J. McCarthy? Plus, the run game and the pass rush could both majorly improve.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 12

JJ McCarthy Trade Prediction Market Continues Trending Up

Kalshi continues to favor JJ McCarthy is a trade candidate from the Minnesota Vikings.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 5