NFL Sends 3-Word Message to J.J. McCarthy During Vikings Training Camp

Heading into his second NFL season, J.J. McCarthy is making up for lost time and earning recognition during the first week of Minnesota Vikings training camp.

McCarthy is working as the Vikings’ starter this offseason after spending his rookie training camp behind Sam Darnold before the 2024 No. 10 overall pick suffered a torn meniscus that required surgery and ended his campaign before it began.

Back healthy, McCarthy has routinely turned heads during the early stages of training camp.

“Let it fly @jjmccarthy09 [salute emoji],” the NFL’s handle on X posted on July 26, sharing the QB’s 60-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison in practice.

“Fans were in attendance at Vikings training camp for the first time today, and J.J. McCarthy gave them plenty to cheer about,” Sports Illustrated’s Will Ragatz posted on X on July 26. “He had his best day of camp so far.”

The Athletic’s Alec Lewis said McCarthy was “sharp” in the Vikings’ final session of the week.