Vikings, J.J. McCarthy and Training Camp
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SB Nation on MSNHow Much Will J.J. McCarthy Play in the Preseason?According to our good friend and fellow J.J. McCarthy enthusiast Thor Nystrom, the plan is for McCarthy to start the preseason opener in 12 days against the Houston Texans and then not play at all until the regular season starts, sitting out the games against the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans.
J.J. McCarthy hasn't seen live game action in almost a year so how much should we expect to see of him in the preseason? We may have an answer.
J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus after the Minnesota Vikings selected him with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft, but the NFC North team was still preparing him to eventually be the starter.
The Vikings' unprecedented schedule lends itself to one of the most grueling schedules in the NFL this season for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
As McCarthy assumes the role as the leader of the Vikings offense, All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson is keeping expectations realistic for the second-year quarterback.