Last week, coach Kevin O'Connell offered his latest praise of McCarthy's commitment to the “invisible habits” of completing his rehab and soaking up as much as he can from a strategic standpoint. After slimming down to below 190 pounds before he ramped up his weight-room work, McCarthy is back to his ideal weight of about 215 pounds.

After McCarthy suffered a season-ending meniscus tear in his right knee eight months ago, the second-year signal-caller is ready to storm into the league in 2025. As the Vikings start to gear up for their offseason programs this summer, McCarthy spoke about where he stands in his injury recovery timeline in Tuesday's media availability.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reintroduced himself to reporters on Tuesday by throwing passes on the practice field and answering questions at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn. Wear