J.J. McCarthy is set to make his first regular-season appearance with the Minnesota Vikings after missing his entire rookie season due to an injury. The Vikings' quarterback coach, Josh McCown, always had some task for McCarthy to keep him close to the gridiron.

With training camp set to get underway later this month, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and receiver Justin Jefferson are continuing to build a rapport together after McCarthy's rookie season was wiped out due to a torn meniscus.

One of the keys to the 2025 Vikings season is the development of quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his top target is taking a hands on role in making sure that the 2024 first-round pick is ready to go.

The Minnesota Vikings have kicked off their training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season with a new quarterback leading the charge. Former

Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson has spent a significant amount of time this offseason with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, aiming to build chemistry both on and off the field.

McCarthy won a National Championship with the Michigan Wolverines in 2023 before being selected 10th overall in the 2024 Draft. The heir apparent in Kevin O’Connell’s QB-friendly offense, McCarthy was sidelined for his entire rookie campaign with a torn meniscus.

Drake Lindsey and four Gophers wide receivers trained with J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson, and other Vikings stars.

Justin Jefferson expressed his utmost confidence in quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and that could result in a huge season for the second-year quarterback and a rough year for the Minnesota Vikings' NFC North rivals.

Speaking of Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, WR Justin Jefferson said "I want him to be just as confident as I am of him."

Kevin O'Connell praised J.J. McCarthy's offseason, saying that the second-year quarterback did everything that was asked of him and more.