This week, J.J. McCarthy revealed the Minnesota Vikings haven't told him that he'll be the team's starter in 2025. But the meniscus injury that sidelined him for all of 2024 won't prevent him from competing for the job.

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J.J. McCarthy revealed on Tuesday that the Vikings have not told him that he's going to be their starting quarterback in 2025. But after being sidelined for his rookie year due to a knee injury, he's on track to be able to earn the role during the offseason.

The rookie added that he’s back to 100 percent after suffering a torn meniscus during an exhibition game last summer.

The Minnesota Vikings have moved forward with a roster revolving around J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said that McCarthy as the starter is “the outcome we want” and “the outcome we’re headed towards,”

Former Michigan Wolverines star quarterback J.J. McCarthy appears to be the likely starter for the Minnesota Vikings in 2025. After Sam Darnold left town to sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency and the Vikings passing on the opportunity to sign Aaron Rodgers, McCarthy seems to be their guy.