JJ Watt Responds to Claims That He Leaked Vikings' QB Depth Chart
CBS Sports broadcaster and former superstar pass rusher JJ Watt shared a social media post that got NFL fans talking on Thursday.
On Thursday, CBS Sports broadcaster JJ Watt sparked controversy by sharing a photo of his preparation materials for the upcoming Week 1 game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. The image included the Vikings' depth chart, notably omitting quarterback JJ McCarthy. This led some fans to accuse Watt of leaking the team's depth chart before the 2026 season began.
Watt responded to the allegations in the comments section of his post. He clarified that the chart was merely a placeholder, as they were awaiting more accurate information closer to gameday. McCarthy did not play in the final preseason game, which was around the time Watt was finalizing the materials. Consequently, he inserted Carson Wentz into the chart. He emphasized that this would all change by the start of the game.
The Vikings officially named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback during the offseason. When announcing their 53-man roster last weekend, McCarthy was listed as the second player, following Murray, followed by Carson Wentz and Max Brooks. The Vikings' Week 1 matchup against the Packers is scheduled to begin at 4:25 p.m. ET on September 13.
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