After being forced to miss his entire rookie year due to a knee injury, McCarthy is set to be the team's starter this season. Sam Darnold left town in free agency and the Vikings opted to pass on veteran options to move forward with the former Michigan standout.

The Vikings and Patriots just held their first of two joint training camp practices on a beautiful afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Fans packed the stands to watch as the Vikings got an opportunity to test themselves against a different opponent in a practice setting after weeks of battling each other.

Not too long ago, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and rookie offensive lineman Donovan Jackson competed on opposite sides of a bitter rivalry at Michigan and Ohio State, respectively. Now,

Minnesota Vikings rookie Donovan Jackson earned high praise from J.J. McCarthy, who couldn’t resist throwing shade at Michigan rival, Ohio State.

JJ McCarthy got a few comments in, and it ultimately ended with praising former Ohio State Buckeyes lineman Donovan Jackson. Jul 29, 2025; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Donovan Jackson (74) takes part in drills during the teams training camp at the Minnesota Vikings Training Facility.