McCarthy enters the spring as the presumed starter for next season, with no real competition on the roster and team brass fully behind him.

The Minnesota Vikings had bad injury luck with quarterback J.J. McCarthy ahead of his rookie campaign. However, the opposite appears to be true as the 22-year-old begins working to prepare for his second NFL season. Minnesota announced on Monday, April 21, that McCarthy is entirely healthy and will participate in all preseason activities.

Right now, Minnesota only has Brett Rypien alongside McCarthy in the quarterback room. Aaron Rodgers was a possible addition for some of the offseason before the Vikings decided to move on from the race for the veteran quarterback. The team could still be eyeing some other veteran quarterbacks to sign as potential backups for McCarthy.