Vikings

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell says J.J. McCarthy has had ‘great start’ to offseason, but won’t name him starter yet

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Kevin O’Connell of the Vikings acknowledges J.J. McCarthy’s impressive offseason performance but refrains from naming him as the starter just yet. In 2024, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed his rookie season due to a knee injury, allowing Sam Darnold to step in. In 2025, Darnold moved to the Seattle Seahawks, leaving McCarthy potentially in … Read more

Vikings give Kirk Cousins’ old No. 8 jersey to Sam Howell after acquiring ex-Seahawks QB via trade

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Sam Howell Given No. 8 Jersey by Vikings Following Trade for Ex-Seahawks QB Kirk Cousins Kirk Cousins has been trying to leave the Atlanta Falcons for months, with rumors of a potential reunion with the Minnesota Vikings. However, the Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell during the 2025 NFL Draft, and he has been issued Cousins’ … Read more

‘He wants to lead this team’: Vikings hope J.J. McCarthy is last piece of offseason roster puzzle

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‘Vikings Hope J.J. McCarthy Will Be the Final Piece of the Offseason Roster Puzzle as Team Leader’ Kevin Seifert, a writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN, discusses the team’s offseason goals and developments. The Vikings have focused on building a strong lineup around quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie … Read more