Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is fully cleared for the 2025 season. Read how the former first-round pick is ready to lead the team after his knee injury.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The long wait is finally over, Vikings fans. After a devastating knee injury wiped out his entire rookie season, quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been fully cleared for the 2025 season. The news, confirmed Tuesday, solidifies the former first-round pick as the undisputed QB1 and signals the true beginning of a new chapter for Minnesota football.
My knee 'feels honestly stronger than ever.' - J.J. McCarthy
It's the news the entire state of Minnesota has been holding its breath for. After tearing his meniscus before he could take a single regular-season snap, J.J. McCarthy is officially back. Following a successful physical test on June 2, McCarthy declared his knee felt 'stronger than ever,' music to the ears of a franchise that has invested its future in his right arm. With his health no longer in question, the Vikings can move forward with building the offense entirely around him, ending any speculation and allowing the team to focus on maximizing the potential of their franchise signal-caller.
As if on cue, the team is getting fans ready to see the new QB1 in person. On Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. CT, the Vikings released 2025 Training Camp tickets for Season Ticket Members, marking the first official opportunity for the public to secure their spot to watch McCarthy and the team prepare for the season. It’s a tangible sign that football is just around the corner, and the excitement to see the long-awaited quarterback in action is palpable.
While the Vikings gained crucial clarity at the most important position, a significant question mark looms over the rest of the roster. Reports indicate the franchise faces a pivotal decision regarding the future of an unnamed former first-round pick. This move could significantly alter the team's composition and long-term strategy. With the quarterback situation settled, the front office's focus now shifts to shaping the roster around him, and this looming decision will be one of their most critical moves of the offseason.
With the quarterback question answered and the calendar officially turning towards training camp, the Vikings' 2025 season is starting to feel real. All eyes will now be on the front office to see how they resolve the lingering roster question, a decision that will help define the team that J.J. McCarthy leads onto the field this fall.
