Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed reports on Tuesday that backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy will no longer throw the football during spring practice due to an injury and arm soreness, according to 247Sports’ Brad Crawford.
“J.J.'s practicing, just not throwing,” Harbaugh said.
According to Sam Webb of 247Sports, McCarthy shot down rumors of McCarthy needing surgery. Prior to Harbaugh's decision on McCarthy regarding the spring, the sophomore was expected to compete with Wolverines’ starter Cade McNamara for the first-team reps in practice.
During the 2021 season, McNamara threw for 2,576 yards with 15 touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 64.