The potential terms of Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's contract extension are expected to align with J.J. McCarthy's development plan.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell provides an update on J.J. McCarthy ahead of quarterback decision this offseason.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was at the helm of the Michigan Wolverines a year ago at this time when his team pushed around the Washington Huskies, 34-13, to win t

Kevin O'Connell is high on J.J. McCarthy heading into next season as he draws a clear line with pending quarterback situation.

The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell should be aligned contractually with the two offensive players who will most determine this franchise’s future: J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson.

Last summer, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell gave J.J. McCarthy a ringing endorsement as the team's quarterback of the future. "Everyone should be excited that we got our young franchise quarterback in the building,” O’Connell said in August after McCarthy underwent season-ending knee surgery.

National discussion has framed the Vikings' looming quarterback decision as whether they should re-sign veteran Sam Darnold, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. But their first priority is to assess McCarthy's capacity for a quick ascension.

The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has started on-field training, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shared Thursday. McCarthy, who missed out on his rookie season after he tore his ...

Kevin O'Connell is high on J.J. McCarthy heading into next season as he draws a clear line with pending quarterback situation. Las Vegas Raiders v Minnesota Vikings / Stephen Maturen/GettyImages ...

Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to a contract extension on Tuesday, ensuring O’Connell would be the team’s head coach beyond 2025. The