7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful meniscus surgery on right knee

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the season after having successful surgery on the meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wednesday. “It did reveal that a repair was necessary, which will end J.J.’s 2024 season.” The Vikings selected McCarthy out of Michigan with the No. Sam Darnold, who is entering his seventh season in the league, will likely assume starting quarterback responsibilities in McCarthy’s absence when Minnesota’s regular season begins Sept. 8, on the road against the New York Giants. That is not only my expectation, but I know that’s going to happen for J.J.” O’Connell had yet to name a starting quarterback for the regular season, but McCarthy showed flashes of potential to this point.

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4 days, 22 hours ago

Vikings committed to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after considering Aaron Rodgers, AP source says

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have committed to moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback this season after deciding not to offer Aaron Rodgers a contract, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. With Pro Bowl pick Sam Darnold having departed in free agency for the Seattle Seahawks after his breakout season, the Vikings prepared to …

1 week, 6 days ago

Vikings agree to deals with C Ryan Kelly, CB Isaiah Rodgers and bring back CB Byron Murphy

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with center Ryan Kelly and cornerback Isaiah Rodgers after the NFL’s free agent negotiation window opened on Monday, targeting an accomplished veteran for their lagging interior offensive line and a young player with upside from the defending Super Bowl champions. The Vikings later announced an agreement to bring back Pro Bowl cornerback …

Darnold pointed toward free agency after Vikings pass on franchise tag with McCarthy waiting

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Darnold pointed toward free agency after Vikings pass on franchise tag with McCarthy waiting

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings will likely let their starting quarterback set the NFL free agent market for a second straight offseason. The Vikings passed on the opportunity to place the franchise tag on Sam Darnold before the league’s deadline on Tuesday, maximizing their options for bolstering the roster and potentially making the first-time Pro Bowl pick available to every …

2 months ago

Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agree to a multiyear contract extension after a 14-win season

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O’Connell agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension on Tuesday, following a 14-3 regular season that defied external widespread preseason projections of at least a losing record if not a last-place finish in the NFC North. “It is an absolute honor to continue leading the Minnesota Vikings,” O’Connell said in a …

2 months, 1 week ago

On Football: Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don’t keep him

Associated Press

Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Despite his struggles in Minnesota’s final two games, including a 27-9 loss to the Rams in a wild-card playoff, Darnold should have plenty of options in March if he hits the open market. Darnold also became the fourth player in NFL history with 12 games with multiple …

2 months, 1 week ago

Vikings face more QB questions with Darnold’s expiring contract and McCarthy’s knee recovery

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have entered yet another offseason with significant questions around their quarterback depth chart, an unsettledness that was supposed to be calmed last year when they drafted J.J. McCarthy. In separate season-ending news conferences Thursday, neither general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah nor head coach Kevin O’Connell would speak in anything but vague generalities on the subject …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 17 takeaways: Are Vikings on the Lions’, Eagles’ level? Should Cowboys keep McCarthy?

New York Times

Week 17’s Sunday games brought crucial moments for coaches on the hot seat, teams battling for their playoff lives and, in some cases, both. Jones: The Vikings basically have everything it takes to contend for a championship: balanced offense, impactful defense, strong quarterback play, a quality offensive line and an innovative head coach with strong communication and motivational skills. Perception …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russini’s what I’m hearing: Vikings want Darnold back in 2025, Watson’s new deal, Brady’s big role

New York Times

Anyone else losing track of what day it is? • “The ‘perfect play’ might be in your playbook, but in real time …” A question every owner needs to ask head-coaching candidates. • “Has Tom ever done anything on a small scale?” How Brady will shape the Raiders’ future. A Giant decision yet to be made New York Giants co-owners …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin O’Connell deserving of national praise as Vikings continue to ascend

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — When you study Kevin O’Connell’s career arc, so much about his head-coaching success makes sense. GO DEEPER Dan Campbell is the favorite to win NFL Coach of the Year, but the race is heating up Leave it to Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill to explain O’Connell’s role during the week. On July 6, O’Connell received a phone …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings' Christian Darrisaw Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Associated Press

Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw will undergo season-ending surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left knee. He suffered the injury during Thursday night's loss to the Los Angeles Rams and was placed on injured reserve. Darrisaw, a 2021 first-round draft pick, has blossomed into one of the best players at his position in the NFL, but he will miss …

5 months, 1 week ago

Vikings' Free Agents Shine in London Win, Showing NFL's Undying Spirit

Associated Press

The article highlights the importance of free agency in the success of the Minnesota Vikings. It focuses on the acquisition of several promising young players through the draft and free agency, including Andrew Van Ginkel, Jonathan Greenard, and Sam Darnold. The article emphasizes the team's ability to build a strong defense through strategic free agent acquisitions, which has contributed to …

6 months ago

Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one play, a relief to the undefeated Vikings after an MRI exam revealed no structure damage. Darnold was hurt when Houston defensive end Danielle Hunter took him to the turf after a completion late in the third quarter …

6 months ago

Sam Darnold’s performance — and health scare — cements role in Vikings’ stellar start

New York Times

MINNEAPOLIS — He tumbled to the turf and immediately reached for his left knee. GO DEEPER Sam Darnold's 4 TDs power Vikings to 34-7 win vs. Texans: Takeaways “I always get nervous on stuff like that,” superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson said. Later in the first quarter during another red zone sequence, Darnold moved quickly to the line of scrimmage …

6 months, 1 week ago

Darnold’s home debut with Vikings comes vs. 49ers team he was enlightened with last year as a backup

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Sam Darnold enjoyed a valuable reset last season of a sputtering NFL career painted by the unfulfilled expectations of a quarterback from a prestigious college program drafted third overall. “When you’re at quarterback, I feel like a lot of times you can feel everything kind of collapsing on you, not just in the game, but theoretically, like, as …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings’ McCarthy stays optimistic despite the discouragement of a season-ending injury

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — J.J. McCarthy knew when he was prepped for knee surgery that the absence or presence of a brace on his right leg when he awoke from the procedure would provide an immediate sign of the state of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. “I was definitely upset, that’s for sure,” McCarthy said. “I’m not going to …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Vikings QB Sam Darnold finally find recipe for NFL success after years of dysfunction?

New York Times

The crowd was roaring like it’d just seen a knockout in a heavyweight fight. “Even the highly drafted guys need the perfect cocktail a lot of times for them to shine,” said former Jets center Jonotthan Harrison, “and very few of them get a sip of it.” GO DEEPER Why Sam Darnold is a vital piece of the Vikings’ draft …

7 months ago

Vikings will start Hall at QB for final preseason game vs. Eagles, sign ex-Gophers RB Ibrahim

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings will start Jaren Hall at quarterback for their final preseason game, with J.J. McCarthy on the mend and Sam Darnold solidified as the starter for the regular season. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday that Hall will likely be relieved at some point Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles by recent acquisition Matt Corral. Nick Mullens, …

7 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: J.J. McCarthy’s injury will have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending knee injury is a major blow for the rookie quarterback and the Minnesota Vikings. Still, it’ll have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well. Darnold was slated to be the starting QB in Week 1 and there’s no guarantee he would’ve …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year with the Minnesota Vikings is already over. The former Michigan star quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick will miss the season after undergoing surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, which he injured in his preseason debut last week. “I really believe that J.J. has kind of confirmed to me and …

7 months, 1 week ago

J.J. McCarthy is done for the season, and the Vikings are left to pick up the pieces

New York Times

BEREA, Ohio — The Minnesota Vikings’ buses pulled up to the Browns’ practice fields outside of Cleveland, and coach Kevin O’Connell quickly got on with it. “As crushed as I am for our team,” O’Connell said, “I’m the most crushed for J.J.” GO DEEPER Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful surgery As he spoke, the rest of …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie’s progress

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, derailing the rookie’s preseason progress and putting his status for the regular season in question. Even if McCarthy’s injury is considered minor and he comes back on the shorter end of the wide range of timetables, this development was a big …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported soreness in his right knee and was held out of practice on Monday night to undergo further examination. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team didn’t have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any problem beyond routine soreness, but O’Connell said he wasn’t sure yet whether McCarthy would travel this week …

7 months, 1 week ago

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to have surgery on torn meniscus: What does this mean for Minnesota?

New York Times

The 2024 edition of The Athletic’s NFL Quarterback Tiers is here. EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have surgery this week on a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday. It was something we wanted to be smart about.” GO DEEPER J.J. McCarthy’s debut and 9 more Vikings thoughts from preseason win …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings with the most to gain in preseason opener vs. Raiders

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — And so it begins. Head Coach Kevin O'Connell says Sam Darnold will start at QB before J.J. McCarthy gets a significant amount of work in the preseason opener on Saturday. That’s what the Vikings have done with Rodriguez, and he has garnered enough respect for defensive coordinator Brian Flores to occasionally toss him in with the first-stringers. …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings ownership says patience with McCarthy will be prioritized, as rookie QB develops

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — When the Minnesota Vikings became the proud owners of a rookie quarterback by drafting J.J. McCarthy in the first round, their potential road to a Super Bowl came into focus — starting with speed bumps. We’re trying to build for the long term.” McCarthy, the 10th overall pick from national champion Michigan, has had his share of …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The expectations and scrutiny that hound NFL quarterbacks drafted at the top of the first round is mere background noise for J.J. McCarthy in his first training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. “But also, it’s about the quality and the volume of those reps throughout camp to really continue to holistically attack this quarterback development program and …

8 months ago

Vikings training camp: What to watch as the action kicks off in Minnesota

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings’ rookies “reported” to training camp Sunday, but some never left. GO DEEPER Vikings fourth-round pick Khyree Jackson ready to write next chapter of his wild story “I’m having a hard time looking outside my office,” the staffer said. Maybe undrafted rookie Dwight McGlothern Jr. can absorb the intricacies of Flores’ system as quickly as Ivan Pace Jr. …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: Sam Darnold at QB, defensive improvements aplenty

New York Times

The NFL Draft is over, and the Minnesota Vikings’ summer schedule is heating up. Here is our full breakdown: Quarterbacks Starter: Sam Darnold On the roster: J.J. McCarthy, Nick Mullens Out: Jaren Hall The Vikings do not want to rush McCarthy’s development. Wide receivers Starters: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison On the roster: Brandon Powell, Trent Sherfield, Jalen Nailor Out: Trishton …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings traded up twice in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, jumping one spot to No. “Obviously I’m a spreadsheet-calculator guy myself, but sometimes you’ve got to step out from there, take your Clark Kent glasses off and just have a championship mindset and swing for a great player.” The departure …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why J.J. McCarthy (and those close to him) saw the Vikings as ‘dream scenario’ in draft

New York Times

He escaped to the golf course. GO DEEPER How hockey helped make J.J. McCarthy one of NFL Draft's most intriguing prospects “It was almost a dream scenario for him,” Campbell said. He referenced a pre-draft Zoom call with McCarthy, who asked him directly: “Is there a reason you wouldn’t draft me?” “Honestly, from a talent standpoint, no,” Adofo-Mensah said. Because …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

In J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner, Vikings add potential cornerstone contributors

New York Times

EAGAN, Minn. — The waiting is the hardest part. Once the selection hit the league database, one AFC executive said, “Good player at good value.” An NFC staffer texted, “Best player on the board at that time.” “Listen, Dallas Turner is a guy who, quite frankly, we didn’t expect to be there in that range,” coach Kevin O’Connell said Thursday …

1 year ago

J.J. McCarthy talks rising draft stock at Michigan pro day: ‘I pride myself on intangibles’

New York Times

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — With a chance to set a record for the most prospects selected in a single NFL Draft, Michigan drew a big crowd of NFL coaches and evaluators to its pro day Friday afternoon. I’m pretty confident with the showing I put out there.” Many projections have McCarthy as the fourth quarterback drafted behind USC’s Caleb Williams, …

1 year ago

Kirk Cousins’ departure shifts Vikings’ team-building plan into new phase

New York Times

Last spring, the NFC coaches filled a ballroom inside the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. “If you are building a roster around one of those quarterbacks,” O’Connell said, “a quarterback who is resetting the market, as we’ve seen some of these guys do coming out of their rookie first four years, you’re probably in a good position.” O’Connell did not invoke the …

1 year ago

Vikings at the NFL Scouting Combine: What we’re hearing about their offseason plans

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — After a while, the days and nights at the NFL Scouting Combine blend together. Here’s what we heard about the Minnesota Vikings in Indianapolis, ranging from the future of quarterback Kirk Cousins to potential defensive upgrades this offseason: 1. Hiring McCown as quarterbacks coach is a multifaceted move In 2015, Josh McCown first met Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell …

1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings enter offseason as Kirk Cousins’ potential return at QB weighs on other pressing needs

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have entered another pivotal offseason, revolving around the club’s still-uncertain plans at quarterback. Cousins, who had enough qualifying attempts to finish third in the NFL in passer rating despite playing in only eight games, didn’t directly answer a question on Monday about whether he would sign with the Vikings for less …

1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings’ Hockenson, Wonnum out for season with injuries suffered vs. Lions; Addison day to day

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings were dealt a series of injury blows in Sunday’s loss to the Detroit Lions. O’Connell was also noncommittal Tuesday about the team’s plans at quarterback against the Green Bay Packers this week, saying Minnesota is considering all three options — Nick Mullens, Josh Dobbs and Jaren Hall — to start Sunday night. The Vikings’ chances of making …

1 year, 4 months ago

Who can the Vikings get to replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback? 7 potential options

New York Times

Considering what’s next for the Minnesota Vikings is a disorienting undertaking. Following quarterback Kirk Cousins’ torn right Achilles tendon, which was confirmed Monday by the team and is expected to cost him the rest of the 2023 season, there are a considerable number of questions. “We’ll talk internally, getting a lot of opinions and thoughts on where we’re at.” GO …

1 year, 11 months ago

Might the Vikings draft a QB? Kevin O’Connell could be ‘an ideal fit’ for a rookie

New York Times

He remembers when his brain was a tangled mess. The retired Super Bowl-winning quarterback visited Whitfield in 2014, observed some of O’Connell’s lessons, and said he “was blown away.” Afterward, Dilfer asked O’Connell to manage a quarterback regional for the Elite 11, one of the premier high school QB showcases. “In our offense,” O’Connell told Jones, “plays have a lot …

1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings’ quarterback conundrum: Is now the time to find Kirk Cousins’ successor?

New York Times

The Minnesota Vikings want to do this on their own terms. Considering The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler, published “The Beast” on Monday, I felt it would be worthwhile to dig a bit deeper into the idea. The pass rush may be humming, but they’re not going to get home in time if we anticipate and see and feel.” So …

2 years, 6 months ago

J.J. McCarthy becomes QB1, No. 4 Michigan tops Hawaii 56-10

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh said McCarthy will be the team’s first-string quarterback next week against Connecticut. “I can’t remember having one like that myself,” said Harbaugh, a former Michigan and NFL quarterback. “He’ll be ready for his next opportunity.” The Rainbow Warriors were scoreless until late …

6 years, 6 months ago

Everton midfielder James McCarthy nearing return from broken leg

Daily Mail

Everton midfielder James McCarthy is set to return to training at the end of September as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken leg. The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined since January when he sustained an horrendous double compound fracture of his lower right leg in a challenge with striker Salomon Rondon during a match against West Brom …

14 years, 7 months ago

American Football: Favre jolts Vikings with retirement threat

The Independent

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