J.J. McCarthy takes field for first game with Big Blue

He opens his tenure as the emergency third quarterback.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

J.J. McCarthy's first game with Big Blue! 🔵 https://t.co/szgR1oAnBI Via @PFF on X

What happened: J.J. McCarthy suited up for his first pregame action since his trade from Minnesota. The front office acquired him for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick following a season-ending injury to Jaxson Dart.

Why it matters: The transaction provides a fresh start for the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft. Julian Edelman recently warned of potential locker room friction stemming from the roster addition.

By the numbers: The Michigan product completed 140 of 243 passes for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions over 10 games for the Vikings in 2025.

What to watch: The coaching staff evaluates his grasp of the playbook during upcoming practice sessions.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-04T15:43:20.911720+00:00

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