Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy Misses Practice as Fiancée Goes into Labor: Expecting Baby Boy in September

Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy Misses Practice as Fiancée Goes into Labor: Expecting Baby Boy in September

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was absent from practice as his fiancée Katya Kuropas went into labor with their first child. The couple, expecting a baby boy in September, has not confirmed the birth yet. McCarthy is currently away from the team as they prepare for a game against the Falcons on Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The news of the impending arrival of their son comes after McCarthy's impressive NFL debut where he threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and scored another rushing touchdown in a comeback win against the Chicago Bears. Kuropas shared her excitement on Instagram, praising McCarthy for his performance.

Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson congratulated McCarthy and Kuropas on the news and expressed his excitement for the new chapter in their lives. The couple, who have been together since high school, got engaged in January 2024, shortly after McCarthy led his college team to a national championship victory.

McCarthy and Kuropas have been together for seven years and are now starting a new chapter in their lives with the arrival of their first child. Congratulations to the happy couple on this exciting milestone!