J.J. McCarthy on Being 'Absolutely Fired Up' For The Preseason Opener, Defending His Teammates

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday, August 6 to talk about chemistry with his wide receivers, the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Houston Texans, and more.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison addressed the media from TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell talks about Night Practice at 2025 Training Camp, injury updates on T.J. Hockenson & others and playing time for the opening preseason game against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings WR Jalen Nailor addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings LB Kobe King addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores talks about Mekhi Blackmon's return from injury, Jonathan Greenard's leadership and what's next on the field for him, Jeff Okudah's training camp so far and more.

Vikings S Theo Jackson, CB Mekhi Blackmon, DL Jalen Redmond, and WR Silas Bolden addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings T Christian Darrisaw addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp practice.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from 2025 Training Camp. O'Connell discussed Jared Allen being inducted into the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class in Canton, Ohio, communication with QB J.J. McCarthy, update on WR Justin Jefferson recovering from a minor injury and more.

Vikings LB Eric Wilson, S Jay Ward, and CB Dwight McGlothern addressed the media during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings Owner / President Mark Wilf addressed the media during 2025 Training Camp from the TCO Performance Center.

Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels addressed the media during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy addressed the media from TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings WR Lucky Jackson and K Will Reichard addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings LB Blake Cashman addressed the media addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings DL Jonathan Allen addressed the media from TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings LB Ivan Pace Jr. addressed the media during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings C Ryan Kelly, T Brian O'Neill, DL Harrison Phillips addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores congratulates safety Joshua Metellus on his contract extension with the team, having fans at Vikings Training Camp practice and going into their first padded practice.

Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. during 2025 Training Camp at the TCO Performance Center.

Vikings OLB Dallas Turner addressed the media during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings S Theo Jackson addressed the media during 2025 Training Camp.

Vikings OLB Dallas Turner, DL Javon Hargrave, and WR Tai Felton addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center during 2025 Training Camp.