Minnesota could listen to offers for 2024 first-round pick
J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season ended suddenly when he was injured in the preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders in August.
It is not completely put of the question, that the 2024 first-round pick could actually make his NFL regular-season debut as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders and not the Minnesota Vikings the team that traded up to take the Michigan quarterback.
ESPN has recently reported teams are expected to call the Vikings about McCarthy’s availability this offseason. The Vikings flourished this season under Sam Darnold and they could opt to give him a long-term extension or they could franchise tag him. So, that would make McCarthy expendable. But Darnold struggled in the final two games, so the Vikings will have a decision to make.
If trading McCarthy is something the Vikings decide to do, it would make for an intriguing option for the Raiders and other teams looking for a quarterback this offseason.
The 2025 draft class is not considered deep and they Raiders may have to get creative in their pursuit of a potential young franchise quarterback.
McCarthy is highly regarded and he’s not even 22 years old yet. The Vikings could ask for a first-round pick and a mid-round pick in return for McCarthy.
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