In an ideal world, J.J. McCarthy would have spent his first training camp as the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback throwing to one of the NFL's best receiving trios: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor.

But just two-and-a-half weeks before the start of the regular season and the Vikings are reportedly scouring the trade market for an impact pass-catcher to take some pressure off

J.J. McCarthy's secret weapon in 2025 may not be a guy who will be getting a ton of receptions in the passing game.