J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season ended suddenly when he was injured in the preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders in August.
It is not completely put of the question, that the 2024 first-round pick could actually make his NFL regular-season debut as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders and not the Minnesota Vikings the team that traded up to take the Michigan quarterback.
ESPN has recently reported teams are expected to call the Vikings about McCarthy’s availability this offseason. The Vikings flourished this season under Sam Darnold and they could opt to give him a long-term extension or they could franchise tag him.