Vikings GM makes emphatic statement on JJ McCarthy’s murky future

The Vikings aren’t ready to give up on J.J. McCarthy. Minnesota general manager Nolan Teasley made that clear on Wednesday when he expressed confidence that the young quarterback will remain on the team’s roster while stressing that his focus remains on his development. “J.J. McCarthy’s role is to continue to develop, to improve and to support his teammates,” Teasley told reporters during a press conference. “And he’s done an excellent job of that from the moment that I’ve been here and, from my understanding, since he walked through the door.” Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up with teammates before an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn Teasley kept it short when pressed abou