Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy’s promising beginning to the 2025 season has been abruptly halted. Though head coach Kevin O’Connell had positive news about the rehabilitation of McCarthy, his words also belied the conservatism of the team and skepticism about the trajectory of the career of the young signal-caller. O’Connell discussed McCarthy’s health at a media press conference, praising the quarterback for his attitude while sitting out.

“He’s responding well early on to treatment and things; he’s in a boot and letting that ankle settle when not getting treatment. He’s still heavily involved in meetings and installs and everything. He had great energy and enthusiasm to kind of attack it in any way he can,” the coach said . McCarthy has been busy attending the team meeting, w

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