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Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during their football game Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
(Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.)
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J.J. McCarthy's struggles have had a ripple effect on the Vikings' formula for success this season

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) looks to throw downfield during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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J.J. McCarthy's growing pains aren't going to suddenly vanish for frustrated Vikings

“There are some plays where he’s making it hard on himself," says head coach Kevin O'Connell
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) answers questions during an NFL football press conference Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Eagan, Minn.
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J.J. McCarthy is ready for the job and the pressure of taking over as QB for the Vikings

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J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Vikings committed to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after considering Aaron Rodgers

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) suffers an injury after a tackle from Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Patrick Jones II (91) in the 3rd Quarter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Report: Vikings are moving on without the Aaron Rodgers experience

It appears the Vikings are ready pencil-in J.J. McCarthy as the starter but will still look for a veteran for insurance
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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) is a prize for the Viking defense in free agency. Allen is a Pro Bowl-caliber defensive tackle when healthy.
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Vikings use free agency to shore up both offensive and defensive lines adding DT Jonathan Allen, G Will Fries

With QB Sam Darnold out, the team looks to shore up both lines and likely get ready for the J.J. McCarthy era
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Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings prepares to snap the ball during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Sam Darnold signs with Seattle meaning the Vikings will have a new starter at QB again

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One of the good times from 2024. Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with Sam Darnold after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Now What? Vikings enter another offseason without a clear plan for the most important position on the field, quarterback

Sam Darnold is a free agent and with rookie J.J. McCarthy still rehabbing knee surgery there's no clear starter
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Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts on the bench during the NFL playoff game at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Vikings 27-9
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Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don’t keep him

Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future
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Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell (left) and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah both spoke Thursday addressing the end of the 2024 season and challenges they face heading into 2025.
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Vikings leadership have decisions to make heading into the offseason including QB, coach and GM deals

Will Sam Darnold be back? Will Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah get new contracts?
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The Viking season came to a crashing halt Monday and now an offseason full of question marks begins for Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and the team's front office.
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Season In Review: Vikings need to sort out their QB situation and make some upgrades elsewhere

Viking players cleaned out lockers Tuesday disappointed with how the season ended and looking ahead to 2025
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Viking QB Sam Darnold, where he spent most of Monday night during the playoff game against the LA Rams: on his back.
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Sam Darnold’s career-best season ends with a thud: "I clearly didn't play well enough"

Darnold was mostly ineffective, turned it over twice and took a playoff record 9 sacks in playoff loss to Rams
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Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball after a catch during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Newly minted All-Pro Justin Jefferson needs a playoff win with the Vikings next on his list of feats

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Several days of wildfires and poor air quality forced the NFL on Thursday to take the extraordinary step of moving Monday night’s game to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It could be an advantage to the Vikings.
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Wildfires force Rams, Vikings to head to Arizona for their intriguing wild-card playoff matchup

WCCO's Huddle co-host Pete Najarian predicts a big turnout of Viking fans in Arizona
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Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
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Vikings need a hard reset on their passing game for the playoffs after a humbling loss to Lions

Next Up: Vikings travel to LA for a Wild Card game Monday night against the other team that beat them this year
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Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings misses a pass from quarterback Sam Darnold, one of many missed scoring chances in the loss to the Detroit Lions.
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Darnold and Vikings will look for answers instead of getting a playoff bye

The Vikings have a week to think about the many missed scoring chances in Detroit as they get ready to go to LA
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Vikings flop in Detroit and now take to the road in playoffs

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