Here are more takeaways from Day 4 of training camp: Fittingly, McCarthy flashed his ability with layered throws early in practice on Saturday afternoon at TCO Performance Center. There was a well-placed ball to Jalen Nailor on the sideline, for example, as well as a pinpoint pass to T.J. Hockenson over the middle.

Minnesota is banking on the 2024 No. 10 pick being ready to play right away in his first year as an NFL starter, but won’t ask him to do too much.

Day four of Vikings camp saw the public be welcomed onto the facilities grounds where they got to see J.J. McCarthy shine.