JJ McCarthy and Jim Harbaugh are both in the NFL now, but just a couple of years ago, they were together at Michigan.

JJ McCarthy did not throw a single pass throughout the regular season last year because of his knee injury. But don’t let the ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) takes part in drills during an NFL football team practice in Eagan, Minn., Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr ... down the road and solidify ...

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell shed light on why quarterback JJ McCarthy hasn't yet been named the team's starter. O'Connell - entering his third season as Vikings HC - addressed the ...

He is now slated to make his living catching passes from former Michigan Wolverine quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy is now QB1 for the Vikings after sitting out all of last season with a knee injury.

The Vikings mulled in March the bold move of bringing in Aaron Rodgers, but they ultimately decided to table that as an emergency option down the road and solidify their commitment to McCarthy.