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**Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Celebrates Birth of Son After Dramatic NFL Debut**

**EAGAN, Minn.** – Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, welcomed their first child, a son named Rome Micah McCarthy, on Friday. The happy news comes just days after McCarthy’s impressive NFL debut in Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears, where he led the Vikings to a 27-24 comeback victory with three fourth-quarter touchdowns.

“I’m excited for him for this new chapter, this new journey. But after you get done, come on back!” said Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, expressing his congratulations on Thursday after practice.

McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft, made a strong impression in his first game, even though he missed his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed that McCarthy participated in team activities earlier in the week, including game planning and practice, before leaving to be with Kuropas. McCarthy is expected to start Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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