The Minnesota Vikings are entering the 2025 NFL season with a major change in the roster. After parting ways with Sam Darnold in the free agency, all eyes are on J.J. McCarthy, who'll take the QB mantle in the upcoming season.

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.

Minnesota Vikings starting QB JJ McCarthy already has a new all time favorite teammate, just one day into training camp.

The Minnesota Vikings knew they were getting a strong-armed quarterback when they drafted J.J. McCarthy last year, but the second-year signal-caller may be

Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy enters the 2025 NFL season with the weight of immense expectations on his shoulders. After missing his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus, McCarthy is under pressure to justify his first-round selection and lead the Vikings to success.

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.

Discover how Justin Jefferson's subtle message to J.J. McCarthy could stir concerns among Vikings fans. Explore the implications for the team's future.