Former Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn't get to play football in 2024 due to a preseason injury precluding him from action. However, he's already working to ingratiate himself to the Minnesota Vikings fanbase in Minneapolis.

The Vikings rookie collaborated with a YouTuber to give back to the community. Working with Josh Liljenquist, McCarthy bought out all available pizza at a local Twin Cities restaurant and handed it out to homeless people.

J.J. McCarthy is a key to the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason plans, so the additional hurdle he is navigating is especially noteworthy.

The Minnesota Vikings had few glaring weaknesses during a stellar, 14-3 run during the 2024 regular season, but the interior offensive line is an area that must be upgraded at the start of the new league year.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a big arm and a big heart. McCarthy recently collaborated with YouTuber Josh Liljenquist to give back to people in need in the Twin Cities area. He bought a bunch of pizzas and handed them out to homeless folks for free.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is a relative unknown and suffered a serious knee injury, which has led to questions around the NFL.

The Minnesota Vikings are keeping an eye on J.J. McCarthy’s rehab as he recovers from a torn meniscus that ended his rookie season before it ever began. How he continues to progress will determine how the Vikings answer the most pertinent question about the most important position.

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