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Vikings will wait and see on McCarthy as the 2026 starter while aiming for 'most talented and deep' QB room

January 15, 2026
Do the Vikings know if McCarthy is worth committing to? His unsteady first year as a starter didn't answer that question “I can’t wait to work with him in the offseason," says head coach Kevin O'Connell

January 6, 2026
J.J. McCarthy's final start for the Vikings this year a fitting end to his roller-coaster season McCarthy completed 14 passes for 182 yards but left the game in the 3rd quarter after his hand injury flared up

January 5, 2026
Harrison Smith stays in the moment with the Vikings, as his 14th season winds down

January 2, 2026
The Vikings finish the 2025 season on Sunday but questions remain about QB J.J. McCarthy whether he plays or not "Seeing what his grip strength is like, and if he can possibly give it a go this week," coach Kevin O'Connell said

December 30, 2025
Vikings will wrap up the season against playoff-bound Packers at noon Sunday in U.S. Bank Stadium The beat up Packers are locked into the last NFC playoff slot and may rest regular players against the Vikings

December 29, 2025
Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contention

December 26, 2025
McCarthy has hairline fracture in throwing hand and won't play against Detroit Thursday Rookie Max Brosmer will get his second NFL start as McCarthy deals with his third significant injury of the season

December 23, 2025
X-rays are negative, but Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy dealing with another injury “Just crossing our fingers that we’ll have him back out there," said head coach Kevin O'Connell

December 22, 2025
In a battle of young quarterbacks, J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings visit Jaxson Dart and the skidding Giants

December 19, 2025