J.J. McCarthy has been named the Minnesota Vikings’ third-string quarterback for the upcoming season, as announced by head coach Kevin O’Connell. Carson Wentz will serve as the primary backup to starter Kyler Murray, bringing nearly 100 career starts of experience. O’Connell plans to evaluate the backup quarterback role weekly while emphasizing McCarthy’s development, who was drafted 10th overall in 2024 after a season where he threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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