‘I Would Try And Trade J.J. McCarthy’ — Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe Pushes Vikings to Cut Bait

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe has urged the Minnesota Vikings to trade away J.J. McCarthy, who has been struggling to hold onto his starting position. After suffering an ankle injury that forced him to miss the Broncos game on Friday, McCarthy has become a focal point of speculation regarding his future with the team. The Vikings have not yet made a final decision on McCarthy's fate, but the Hall of Famer believes the experiment with him as the starter has failed.

Sharpe pointed out that McCarthy's absence from the Broncos affair has only intensified the speculation surrounding his future. As NFL teams prepare to cut their rosters down to 53 players, Minnesota could be forced to make a decision between McCarthy and Max Brosmer for the backup quarterback role. Brosmer, who has outperformed McCarthy, may be seen as a stronger candidate for the starting position. However, Sharpe also noted that McCarthy's injury history makes him a risky choice for a crucial game.

If given the chance, Sharpe would likely prioritize trading McCarthy for draft picks in the future, with the intention of bolstering the Vikings' quarterback room in the upcoming 2027 Draft. This move would provide the team with more flexibility in building their roster for the long term.