Rams make bold trade for young QB
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ESPN's Bill Barnwell has the Vikings sending J.J. McCarthy to the Rams in his recent "all trades" 2026 NFL mock draft.
Vikings can trade J.J. McCarthy to move up in 2026 NFL Draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Minnesota Vikings created a path this offseason to moving on from J.J. McCarthy.
As the Vikings get ready for a new QB to be added to the team, Kevin O'Connell's history shows they are ready for it.
A senior ESPN writer drops a bold trade idea that will land the Los Angeles Rams former National Champion JJ McCarthy.
Case in point being the words of Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay during the NFL's Annual League Meeting. While making an appearance on Pro Football Talk, McVay was asked about the Rams' quarterback depth chart and hinted at the team signing Jimmy Garoppolo or Kirk Cousins.
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum fully believes in Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy to rewrite the narrative of his career, having seen McCarthy lead when the two were teammates together with the Michigan Wolverines.
The Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans are all showing "strong" interest in a Houston cornerback who could garner a selection on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft.