Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his fiancée, Katya Kuropas, announced Friday on Instagram the birth of their first child, a son named Rome Micah McCarthy.
Kuropas shared a heartfelt post with the caption, “Welcome to the world Rome Micah McCarthy. The sweetest, most perfect gift from God!! We are so unbelievably blessed to be your parents. 8.7lbs, 21in.”
In response, McCarthy wrote, “God is GREAT! & so are you my love @katyakuropas.”
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy and fiancée Katya Kuropas welcomed baby Rome into the world 💜
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The couple’s relationship traces back to their high school days at Nazareth Academy in Illinois, where McCarthy and Kuropas first met and began dating.
McCarthy proposed to Kuropas in January 2024, shortly after leading Michigan to a national championship.
The Vikings QB missed Thursday’s practice as he supported Kuropas during the final stages of her pregnancy. On Sunday, he is set to make his home debut for the Vikings against the Atlanta Falcons.
