J.J. McCarthy's Behavior Toward Vikings Fan Draws Strong Reactions originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After sitting out the entire 2024 regular season due to a torn meniscus, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is preparing for his first year as the team's full-time starter in 2025.

J.J. McCarthy is back. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback returned to the gridiron for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Houston Texans, marking his first appearance since suffering a knee injury in the preseason last year that ended his 2024 season before it truly began.

After missing his entire rookie season due to a knee injury, J.J. McCarthy is back. The Vikings QB enters the 2025 season as Minnesota's unquestioned starter despite playing in just one preseason game last year.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was emotional during his return to the field against the Houston Texans.

Vikings starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy played just one series to begin Saturday's preseason opener at U.S. Bank Stadium, and it resulted in points. The Vikings' first-team offense — sans Justin Jefferson,

The time has finally come for J.J. McCarthy to solidify himself as the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy, the No. 10 pick from the 2024 NFL Draft, missed his rookie season due to a torn meniscus.