Kevin SeifertOct 13, 2025, 02:59 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. …
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Jane Fonda has relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, the McCarthy-era initiative started by her father, Henry Fonda, with a groundswell of celebrity support. The new committee, established to protect free speech from government censorship, has the support of over 550 entertainment figures, including: Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, Aaron Sorkin, Spike Lee, Pedro Pascal, Ben …
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy currently has an ankle injury. That obviously causes concern. As former Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms sees it, there are other causes for concern regarding the 2024 first-round pick. “I don’t like to start controversies or anything like that, but I would be worried about J.J. McCarthy,” Simms said on Thursday’s PFT Live. …
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Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said earlier this week that quarterback J.J. McCarthy “can’t cut corners” when it comes to returning from an ankle injury, which suggests that he’ll need to make a full return to practice before he’s cleared for game action. McCarthy isn’t ready to practice at all, however. He was listed as out on Wednesday and that …
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Did Kevin O’Connell really decline to commit to J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback once he’s ready to return from a high ankle sprain? Decided for yourself. Here’s what O’Connell said Monday when asked if he’s 100% committed to McCarthy starting once he’s healthy. “Yeah, I think first and foremost, he’s got to get healthy. And then, throughout …
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has shed the walking boot, as he tries to expedite his return from a sprained ankle suffered in a Week 2 loss to the Falcons. Coach Kevin O’Connell, however, isn’t inclined to rush McCarthy back to the lineup. O’Connell made it clear on Monday that McCarthy will play not only when he’s physically ready, but when …
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EAGAN, Minn. — NFL teams are like most businesses in that they have to manage short-term and long-term priorities. Wins are like dollars. You can only go so long before questions start being asked about the returns. This is one of the things that makes developing young players so difficult. The pressure to perform each Sunday does not subside because …
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Medical expert claims Vikings and Jets are ‘hiding behind health’ to protect underperforming starters PublishedSeptember 19, 2025 7:30 AM EDT•UpdatedSeptember 19, 2025 8:17 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is not playing on Sunday because of a high ankle sprain and Justin Fields has been ruled out of the Jets game on Sunday against …
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Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and performance through the lens of sports. Follow Peak here. During the first game of his career, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy stood on the sideline, sharing a moment with star receiver Justin Jefferson. McCarthy had thrown for just 48 yards in the first half and tossed an interception …
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It wasn’t easy for Desmond Ridder to land a spot in Minnesota. The 26-year-old quarterback won a tryout over fellow journeyman signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson before signing with the Vikings on Tuesday, according to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio. Ridder will serve as the Vikings’ emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Carson Wentz and backup Max Brosmer, who is an undrafted rookie, …
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