{
  "id": 6468077,
  "title": "Vikings' Latest QB Move Reveals Where JJ McCarthy Really Stands",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/vikings-latest-qb-move-reveals-where-jj-mccarthy-really-stands",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T20:03:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/vikings-latest-qb-move-reveals-where-jj-mccarthy-really-stands-12422605"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings have made it abundantly clear that rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is no longer considered the starter for the upcoming season. In a recent announcement, head coach Kevin O Connell revealed that Carson Wentz will serve as the backup behind Kyler Murray, relegating McCarthy to the third-string position. This shift in the depth chart comes as no surprise to those who have closely followed McCarthy's performance throughout the offseason and training camp. McCarthy's first season as a starter last year was marked by struggles, with a pass completion rate of only 57.6% and a disappointing 12 interceptions. Additionally, the team's offensive struggles, highlighted by Justin Jefferson's worst year ever, contributed to a 9-8 record, a significant drop from their previous 14-3 season. Despite McCarthy's relatively young age and rookie contract, his performance has been far from stellar, leading to trade speculations. With Wentz now firmly positioned as the second-string quarterback, it seems that the Vikings are actively evaluating potential trade options for McCarthy in the near future.",
  "summary": "Kevin O'Connell's latest QB decision reveals where J.J. McCarthy really stands with the Vikings heading into Week 1.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}