Analysts predict trade of J.J. McCarthy from Vikings to Ravens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
As the NFL preseason approaches, analysts are speculating on potential trades for the Minnesota Vikings. A new prediction suggests that quarterback J.J. McCarthy could be traded to the Baltimore Ravens, reuniting him with Jesse Minter, his former coach at Michigan. McCarthy has struggled with consistency, completing less than 60 percent of his passes while accumulating 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season. The Vikings may be motivated to improve their roster after finishing the previous season with a 9-8 record, trailing behind the success of former quarterback Sam Darnold, who won a Super Bowl elsewhere. The specifics of any trade remain uncertain.
- •J.J. McCarthy could be traded to the Ravens, per analysts.
- •His former coach Jesse Minter is now with Baltimore.
- •McCarthy's completion rate was below 60% last season.
- •The Vikings finished the last season with a 9-8 record.
- •Sam Darnold led another team to a Super Bowl victory.
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Vikings Draw Bold Trade Prediction for 2026 Season
"With Sam Darnold thriving, analysts project a shocking divorce between Minnesota and J.J. McCarthy, potentially reuniting the young quarterback with a former Michigan coach in Baltimore.
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