The Minnesota Vikings were all-in on developing quarterback J.J. McCarthy this season, after his rookie year was lost to injury, with the belief they could insulate him from some of the natural struggles of inexperience by surrounding him with a stacked veteran team and a savvy coaching staff.

Dan Orlovsky was asked how he viewed the Vikings' loss to the Chargers, and he did not hold back when addressing the topic.

The Vikings still have Jefferson locked up through 2028, but contracts don’t mean much if a player wants out. Minnesota already lost Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones in free agency, both of whom are thriving elsewhere. Now rookie J.J. McCarthy could be the next hope. Reports suggest he might start next Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

J.J. McCarthy is in position to return as the Minnesota Vikings’ starter next week in Detroit against the Lions. McCarthy has missed five games with a high ankle sprain. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday morning that he “feels positive” about where McCarthy is from a health standpoint.

The Vikings opened Week 8 of the NFL season with an embarrassing blowout loss to the Chargers on national television. The loss drops them to 3-4 with the trade

The Minnesota Vikings could be ready to turn the page back to quarterback J.J. McCarthy after six weeks without their opening-day starter. A high right ankle sprain sidelined McCarthy since Week 2, but Thursday night's 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers showed how urgently the Vikings need him back.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will “play an integral part” in the Vikings’ ongoing identity search after a 3-4 start, coach Kevin O’Connell said Friday.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II achieved an impressive milestone against the Minnesota Vikings.