Minnesota still believes in J.J. McCarthy, but his place behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz has completely changed his development timeline.

The former first-round pick lost the starting quarterback competition to newcomer Kyler Murray and is rumored to have been demoted to third-string quarterback behind veteran Carson Wentz. As a result, Fox Sports radio host Jason Smith had some harsh words for the Vikings regarding what they should do with McCarthy.

The Minnesota Vikings are making a massive bet on quarterback Kyler Murray over JJ McCarthy, which could become even more costly soon.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy has made the Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man roster , putting an end to release and trade rumors reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter after veteran Kyler Murray secured the starting quarterback role following a competitive offseason.

Making J.J. McCarthy comparisons to Hall of Fame quarterbacks doesn't do anyone any good, and they lack a ton of context.

General manager Nolan Teasley was not in the Vikings’ front office when the team drafted former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy 10th overall in 2024.

Asked about McCarthy on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center, general manager Nolan Teasley confirmed that he was back to being a full participant in practice. That would suggest that McCarthy’s mysterious ankle injury is finally behind him.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J. J. McCarthy has been the subject of rumors throughout the course of the last couple of weeks. Ever since Kyler Murray was named the starter, trade discussions and potential destinations have been a key theme.