Former Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin his NFL career with Minnesota Vikings as Sam Darnold's backup QB
After leading the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship in 2023, it appears quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have to wait a while longer before being handed the keys to the Minnesota Vikings' franchise.
According to NFL reporter Ari Meirov, the Vikings have listed veteran signal-caller Sam Darnold as their starter on their first, unofficial depth chart heading into the 2024 season. McCarthy, meanwhile, is tied with Nick Mullens in the backup spot. Minnesota will play its first preseason game on Aug. 10 at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.have listed Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback on their first unofficial depth chart. JJ McCarthy is tied with Nick Mullens for the backup spot.
In his time at Michigan, McCarthy went an incredible an incredible 27-1 as the Wolverines' starting quarterback. He threw for 6,226 yards while completing 482-of-713 pass attempts with 49 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. McCarthy added 632 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns on 161 carries. Minnesota traded up to select McCarthy with the 10th pick in this year's draft, but the current expectation is for the rookie sit behind NFL veteran Sam Darnold in 2024. The Vikings signed Darnold to a one-year deal worth $10 million this offseason after their previous starter, Kirk Cousins, departed to sign with the Atlanta Falcons.
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