The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft from the University of Michigan.[1][2] McCarthy missed his entire rookie season after suffering a torn meniscus in the preseason.[1]
Carson Wentz, aged 33 (born February 2, 1992), last appeared on the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad in 2024 without playing in regular-season games.[3][2] He has started 94 games over 10 NFL seasons with multiple teams, including the Eagles, Colts, Commanders, and Rams.
Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals' starting quarterback since being selected first overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, played all 17 games in the 2024 season, completing 64.4% of passes for 3,651 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.[4][3] Murray is under contract with the Cardinals through 2028 following a 2022 extension.[5]
The Vikings finished the 2024 season 14-3 with backup Sam Darnold starting all 17 games (4,319 yards, 35 TD, 12 INT), losing in the wild-card round to the Rams.[4] Darnold became an unrestricted free agent in March 2025.[1]
No verified reports confirm signings of Wentz or Murray by the Vikings as of March 2025. The team holds McCarthy's fifth-year option for 2026 and may seek veteran depth in free agency or the draft.
Sources
- NFL.com - 2024 NFL Draft: Vikings select J.J. McCarthy No. 10 overall, March 15, 2025 - https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-mccarthy-2024-draft
- Wikipedia - J.J. McCarthy, accessed March 15, 2025 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._J._McCarthy
- Pro-Football-Reference.com - Carson Wentz Career Stats, accessed March 15, 2025 - https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WentCa00.htm
- NFL.com - 2024 NFL Standings and Stats, February 2025 - https://www.nfl.com/standings
- Spotrac.com - Kyler Murray Contract, March 2025 - https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/kyler-murray-22295
