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.

Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN, McCarthy organized a couple of offseason throwing sessions with his teammates. One was near Nashville, Tenn., and the other was near St. Paul, Minn.

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

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

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson voiced his expectations of J.J. McCarthy entering his first season as the team's starter.

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."

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.

Speaking of Jefferson, the superstar wideout recently spoke out with a clear message to McCarthy. During a video taken for his football camp at IMG Academy, Jefferson spoke out about his new quarterback.

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.

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