The Vikings' unprecedented schedule lends itself to one of the most grueling schedules in the NFL this season for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

McCarthy, who was selected 10th overall out of the University of Michigan in the 2024 Draft, should acclimate well to the NFL in head coach Kevin O’Connell’s QB-friendly system, with a dangerous arsenal of weapons featuring Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones.

Ryan Kelly may be new to the Minnesota Vikings this season, but he is already acting like a well-established veteran of the team.

As McCarthy assumes the role as the leader of the Vikings offense, All-Pro receiver Justin Jefferson is keeping expectations realistic for the second-year quarterback.

The Chicago Bears were back at Halas Hall for their fifth practice of training camp on Monday morning, where there were still plenty of notable headlines and standouts. The Bears were in pads for the first time during training camp,