The Minnesota Vikings may find themselves QB1-less in about three days when the NFL’s “legal tampering” phase begins Monday. Kirk Cousins is scheduled to hit free agency, and if he signs elsewhere, perhaps with the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota will need a replacement quarterback. With the draft less than seven weeks away, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy is the Vegas frontrunner for the gig.
Vikings May Face Stiff Competition for JJ McCarthy — from 1 Team
But the Vikings won’t be alone in the pursuit of his services.
Sportsbooks still list Minnesota as the leader of the pack to draft McCarthy, with a +300 moneyline.