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QB J.J. McCarthy’s injury puts Vikings in all-too-familiar territory

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Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s injury places the Vikings in a sadly familiar position Rookie Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will undergo knee surgery and is expected to miss the start of the 2024 regular season, leaving Sam Darnold as the likely opening-day starter. McCarthy’s return timeline will be determined after surgery. Minnesota struggled with backup QBs last … Read more

Vikings need rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to start pushing Sam Darnold in preseason opener

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Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy expected to challenge Sam Darnold in preseason opener In the Vikings’ preseason opener, rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy must perform well to catch up to Sam Darnold and secure the starting position. Darnold will start but McCarthy will also receive playing time. Darnold has been getting most of the first-team reps … Read more

2024 Vikings training camp takeaways: Sam Darnold solid at QB1 as J.J. McCarthy, Aaron Jones add juice

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Key Points from the 2024 Vikings Training Camp: Sam Darnold Shines as Starting QB, J.J. McCarthy and Aaron Jones Impress The NFC North division in the NFL is generating buzz for the 2024 season with strong contenders like the Bears, Lions, and Packers. The Vikings are looking to rebuild under the leadership of QB Sam … Read more