Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was at the helm of the Michigan Wolverines a year ago at this time when his team pushed around the Washington Huskies, 34-13, to win t

The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provides an update on J.J. McCarthy ahead of quarterback decision this offseason.

Kevin O'Connell is high on J.J. McCarthy heading into next season as he draws a clear line with pending quarterback situation.

Last summer, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell gave J.J. McCarthy a ringing endorsement as the team's quarterback of the future. "Everyone should be excited that we got our young franchise quarterback in the building,” O’Connell said in August after McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss how Sam Darnold’s final few games could have a lasting impact on his confidence and why it’s time to see what J.J. McCarthy has.

Coming off a 14-3 year, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell was heading into a contract year in 2025. The team and O’Connell never let any noise enter the room this past season, or the

The Minnesota Vikings have decided on head coach Kevin O'Connell staying with the team, as he has agreed to a multi-year extension.

O'Connell, 39, had recently expressed his desire to sign an extension with the Vikings. Reports had recently surfaced that the Vikings were planning to extend his contract, which was set to expire after the 2025 season. The Vikings are also expected to extend the contract of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, via NFL Media .

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy's physical readiness for the 2025 season will sway their decision on Sam Darnold; he took a step forward this week.

Kevin O'Connell is high on J.J. McCarthy heading into next season as he draws a clear line with pending quarterback situation. Las Vegas Raiders v Minnesota Vikings / Stephen Maturen/GettyImages ...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Thursday rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has resumed on-field training. McCarthy missed the