J.J. McCarthy responds as old edited video sparks false panic during Vikings training camp

A short video has gone viral online showing Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw five interceptions during a practice. It looks real but it is not. The clip is old or edited, yet it’s being shared now as if it’s fresh action.

Fans see J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season with a knee injury and now starts in 2025, making interception after interception. But where did this clip originate? And does it reflect his true skill? Read on carefully. what really happened.

J.J. McCarthy’s viral practice clip raises eyebrows online

A recent viral video claims to show J.J. McCarthy throwing five interceptions in a single session, but that’s not what really happened. The clip appears to be an edited mix of older footage possibly from his college days at Michigan or earlier training drills not from the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 training camp.

McCarthy, who is now the Vikings’ starting quarterback at age 22 after being drafted 10th overall in 2024, has not thrown five interceptions in one practice at camp this July. No coaches, team staff, or reliable reporters at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center have confirmed such an event. The video seems to splice together different moments to make it look worse than it is, creating a false impression that doesn’t match what’s actually happening in training camp.

Coaches speak out as J.J. McCarthy settles into QB1 role

J.J. McCarthy spoke to media on July 23, 2025, at Vikings practice facility in Eagan, Minnesota, after opening walkthroughs. He said, “It’s definitely a different feeling … a really good one.”He explained how rehabbing his right knee’s torn meniscus suffered in his 2024 preseason debut helped him focus and learn during the season he missed. Now fully healthy, he steps in as the starting QB for a strong team needing leadership under center.Head coach Kevin O’Connell praised McCarthy’s progress in film study, reads, protections and situational awareness. He noted real improvement from last year, calling camp a space for “real conversations about managing situations”. McCarthy reiterated his commitment to growth:“You learn a lot … there’s never a day where you don’t learn anything.” The viral J.J. McCarthy is healthy and focused in July 2025 training camp as the Vikings’ starting quarterback, not struggling with consecutive interceptions.

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FAQs

1. Did J.J. McCarthy really throw five interceptions at Vikings training camp in 2025?No, the viral video is edited and not from the actual 2025 Vikings camp.2. Where is the J.J. McCarthy interception video from?The clip likely comes from old college footage or mixed training sessions, not current NFL practices.3. What have Vikings coaches said about J.J. McCarthy’s interceptions?Coaches confirmed McCarthy is progressing well and never threw five interceptions in one practice.