J.J. McCarthy is fully cleared for the Vikings' 2025 season after a knee injury. His return boosts Super Bowl hopes after a 14-3 year. Read the update.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The long wait is officially over. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, whose rookie season was cruelly cut short by a torn meniscus, has been fully cleared for the 2025 season. The news dropped today, sending a jolt of excitement through a Vikings fanbase already buzzing after a dominant 14-3 campaign last year.
My knee 'feels honestly stronger than ever.'
Let's not understate this: McCarthy's health changes everything. After a successful physical on June 2, he declared his knee feels 'honestly stronger than ever.' For a team with championship aspirations, having their hand-picked future QB ready to roll is the single most important piece of the puzzle. His return solidifies the quarterback room and allows the coaching staff to fully implement their offensive vision heading into the new season. The what-ifs of last year are gone; the era of J.J. McCarthy is truly set to begin.
McCarthy's clearance is the exclamation point on what has been a masterfully quiet offseason for the Vikings. While other teams chase headlines and drama, Minnesota has been strategic and focused. They've avoided major controversies and built on the foundation of last year's 14-3 success. This isn't a boring offseason; it's a confident one. It's the approach of a team that knows it's close, a team that trusts its roster and is simply fine-tuning for a deep playoff run.
The quiet part is officially over. With McCarthy back in the fold, the ramp-up to the 2025 season has begun. The team proved it today by announcing the release of training camp tickets, with season ticket members getting first dibs starting at 10 a.m. CT. Social media is already buzzing with workout clips and hype for the upcoming trip to Ireland. The message is clear: the preparations are done, the team is healthy, and it's almost time to get back to work.
With J.J. McCarthy cleared and the team's core intact, the Vikings are poised for another dominant year. The offseason's quiet confidence has now given way to tangible excitement. As tickets are snapped up and players finalize their summer plans, all that's left is to get to training camp and see if this team can finish the job it started. The road to the Super Bowl feels clearer than ever.
