Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's physical readiness for the 2025 season will sway their decision on Sam Darnold; he took a step forward this week.

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Vikings Make Surprising Announcement on QBs J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold

Whether the J.J. McCarthy era in Minnesota will begin in Week 1 of the 2025 season remains to be seen. 
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Vikings ‘really confident’ in J.J. McCarthy with critical QB decision looming

Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? It's a fascinating decision that looms over the Vikings' offseason.

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Insider has 'a hard time seeing' Sam Darnold back in Minnesota this year

In their final media appearance until the NFL Combine, the Minnesota Vikings brass did not show any favor to Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy being the starting quarterback for the 2025 season — a move that is in their best interest.Outside of starting next season, Darnold is a valuable trade chip who could remain under team contract if the Vikings choose to franchise tag him. If they intend to tag-and-trade Darnold, they’ll want to fluff him up and…

For weeks, there has been chatter about what the Minnesota Vikings will do with Sam Darnold. The J.J. McCarthy Changeover Has Begun The veteran signed a one-year deal for $10 million under the premise that he would be a bridge quarterback for an incoming rookie. That may have played out this season, but Darnold was too good. The Vikings weren’t supposed to be good. They certainly weren’t supposed to win 14 games. They were in the hunt for a home…

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The J.J. McCarthy Changeover Has Begun

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off one of their most successful regular seasons in franchise history. Winning 14 games to 3 losses with unexpected free agent Sam Darnold playing MVP caliber at quarterback. A devastating loss in the wild card round of playoffs would bring you down, but Vikings fans should overall feel good about their season and their future.  However. Sam Darnold was on a 1 year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, and their first…

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The Minnesota Vikings Have a Huge Problem: McCarthy or Darnold?

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Sam Darnold promises to be one of the most interesting free agents in recent memory. Regarding quarterback UFAs, he may become one of the most captivating commodities since full-fledged free agency launched in 1993. Coming off an original-ballot Pro Bowl nod, Darnold transformed his free agency stock during the regular season but offered a startling update to his value to close the campaign. Duds in the Vikings’ two biggest games — blowout road …

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Vikings GM Addresses Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy Statuses

Minnesota Vikings leaders discuss JJ McCarthy, Sam Darnold and 2025 plans; Judd was at the season-ending press conference … Source

Vikings Announce Good News on QB J.J. McCarthy

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