Vikings, Patriots held joint practice focusing on young quarterbacks McCarthy and Maye.

The Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots held their first joint practice on August 13, 2025, focusing on assessing young quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Drake Maye. McCarthy showed mixed performance, starting with incompletions but improving later in the day. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell praised McCarthy's leadership. Maye impressed with his accuracy and physical abilities. The practice provided valuable experience for both teams ahead of the season.