The Vikings are moving forward with former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy at quarterback but the team has yet to choose its QB2.

Most analysts agree that the Vikings will only go as far in 2025 as McCarthy can take them, which ESPN analyst and former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum believes is pretty far. More NFL: Odell Beckham Jr. Sparks Steelers Rumors With Aaron Rodgers Comments

The Minnesota Vikings kicked off the J.J. McCarthy era with a 20-10 win against the Houston Texans in the preseason opener. They are set to lock horns with the

The more I keep looking at each team, if J.J. McCarthy plays well, this thing is built for success.” Yet it all comes down to that big “if” that Romo mentioned — McCarthy, The Vikings are placing their fate in the hands of a baby-faced 22-year-old quarterback who only started two years at Michigan and averaged just 22 passes per game.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is confident heading into his first season starting under center. "I think I'm one of the most accurate guys out there," McCarthy said Thursday, via ESPN's Kevin Seifert.

The Vikings and Patriots just held their first of two joint training camp practices on a beautiful afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Fans packed the stands to watch as the Vikings got an opportunity to test themselves against a different opponent in a practice setting after weeks of battling each other.

J.J. McCarthy, in likely his last reps against another team until the regular season, looked good in the 11-on-11 portion.

As joint practices become more prevalent, coaches strongly prefer getting work for their key players there, in lieu of preseason games.

Former Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy takes a jab at the Ohio State Buckeyes over their toughness.