J.J. McCarthy won't play for Vikings in preseason finale, due to ankle injury
To the extent the Vikings still have a competition for the backup quarterback spot behind Kyler Murray, J.J.
J.J. McCarthy will not participate in the Vikings' preseason finale against Denver due to an ankle injury sustained against the Ravens last Saturday. ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported that McCarthy did not practice on Wednesday and is not expected to play. The injury is not considered long-term, but the Vikings may need to choose between McCarthy and Max Brosmer for the backup quarterback position.
Brosmer might clear waivers and join the practice squad, but could be waived or claimed by another team. Alternatively, the Vikings could place McCarthy on short-term injured reserve, keeping him off the 53-man roster while he recovers. The decision to keep McCarthy on the roster may be influenced by the fact that the team has moved on from the general manager who drafted him.
His two preseason performances failed to demonstrate improvements in durability, accuracy, and touch.
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