Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has reportedly "checked critical boxes early on" while serving as the club's full-time starter for the first time this summer. That doesn't mean the 2024 first-round draft pick was flawless across his first training camp practices after a meniscus repair sidelined him for his entire rookie season.

J.J. McCarthy is entering his first season as the Minnesota Vikings' starter. How has he performed in training camp?

The Minnesota Vikings defense has reportedly gotten the upper hand on the second-year quarterback in recent training camp practices.