Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed Thursday’s practice as his fiancée Katya Kuropas went into labor with their first child, according to the Star Tribune.

The couple, who announced in May that they’re expecting a baby boy in September, has not yet confirmed they’ve welcomed their son.

McCarthy is temporarily away from the Vikings as they prepare for a Week 2 clash with the Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday night.

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The exciting news comes after McCarthy, who missed all of his rookie season in 2024 due to a knee injury, shined in his long-awaited NFL debut.

He threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another as Minnesota rallied for a season-opening 27-24 victory over the Chicago Bears on

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