J.J. McCarthy injury update with QB set to miss Vikings' preseason finale

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byJ.J. McCarthy injury update with QB set to miss Vikings' preseason finaleJacob Camenker, USA TODAYFri, August 28, 2026 at 10:56 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesVikings news: Will J.J. McCarthy's injury ruin chances to win QB2 job vs. Broncos?J.J. McCarthy’s young career has not gone according to plan. The Minnesota Vikings drafted him in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft after he led Michigan to a national championship. However, a meniscus injury cost him his rookie year. McCarthy was handed the reins to the offense last season, but he disappointed mightily. The Michigan product […] The post Vikings news: Will J.J. McCarthy's injury ruin chances to win QB2 job vs. Broncos? appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsJ.J. McCarthy Gets Clear Assessment Amid Vikings UncertaintyThe future of J.J. McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings has become less certain with the team’s final preseason game against the Denver Broncos approaching on Aug. 28 at Empower Field at Mile High.McCarthy’s roster spot could be in question after NBC Sports NFL insider Mike Florio suggested in an Aug. 25 article that the Vikings […] The post J.J. McCarthy Gets Clear Assessment Amid Vikings Uncertainty appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementJJ McCarthy Gets Even More Bad News Ahead Of Vikings Preseason FinaleIt’s been a while since there’s been any good news on the JJ McCarthy front. Unfortunately, fans of the young signal-caller will have to wait a bit longer before that train takes a turn for the better.Just over two weeks after losing his starting job to Kyler Murray, he seemingly also lost his grip on […] The post JJ McCarthy Gets Even More Bad News Ahead Of Vikings Preseason Finale appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYInsider says Wentz 'definitely' tracking to be Vikings' backup QBJ.J. McCarthy is increasingly looking to start the season as QB3.BringMeTheSportsVikings Insider Says J.J. McCarthy Injury “Doesn’t Add Up”A Minnesota Vikings analyst is not buying the injury that quarterback J. J. McCarthy is dealing with. KSTP’s Darren Wolfson is not buying McCarthy’s injury, as the Vikings get set to finish their preseason slate.McCarthy’s injury stems from last Saturday’s preseason contest against the Baltimore Ravens. He took multiple hits throughout the course of the […] The post Vikings Insider Says J.J. McCarthy Injury “Doesn’t Add Up” appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJ.J. McCarthy’s Vikings Future Takes Major Hit After Latest ReportThe future of J.J. McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings remains uncertain, as it appears that the former first-round pick will be QB3. As a result, the question will be whether McCarthy is fine being a third-stringer or is looking for a fresh start elsewhere. With the roster cut down to 53 players looming on Aug. […] The post J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings Future Takes Major Hit After Latest Report appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY‘We Could Call It a Trade Injury’ — NFL World Reacts to J.J. McCarthy Not Playing in Preseason Amid Vikings Exit RumorsHeading into the offseason, the development of J. J.Pro Football NetworkVikings' J.J. McCarthy has not requested a trade after benching, per NFL InsiderIt’s safe to say that the first two-plus years of Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s career have not gone according to plan. After his rookie year was ruined by a torn meniscus, nagging injuries and inconsistent play prevented him from turning his second season into a memorable one. McCarthy has lost all semblance of being the Vikings’ […] The post Vikings' J.J. McCarthy has not requested a trade after benching, per NFL Insider appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsSB Nation Reacts Results: Most Believe McCarthy StaysBut they’re split on his roleSB NationVikings’ Carson Wentz Doesn’t Hold Back on J.J. McCarthyThe Minnesota Vikings are in the middle of another QB battle to determine who is their backup behind Kyler Murray. After losing the battle to Murray, J.J. McCarthy was given the QB2 status, but after two preseason games and training camp practices, that might be at risk.Veteran QB Carson Wentz could be looking to take […] The post Vikings’ Carson Wentz Doesn’t Hold Back on J.J. McCarthy appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYVikings Preseason Finale: McCarthy’s Future, Roster Battles, and What to WatchJ.J. McCarthy’s ankle, Max Brosmer’s tape, and Friday’s roster auditions in Denver dominate The Real Forno Show as Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano preview Minnesota’s last exhibition. Tyler opened with the only question that still moves the building: will McCarthy play Friday at 8 p.m. CT against the Broncos? He missed Wednesday so the deltoid […]SB NationCarson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy Split Second-Team Reps as Vikings Backup QB Situation Gets InterestingRecent practices could signal a shift in Minnesota’s backup quarterback situation.Roundtable SportsMcCarthy’s Future with Vikings in Doubt; Backup QB Change ImminentJJ McCarthy enters the Minnesota Vikings' final preseason game as QB2, but it doesn't sound like that will last much longer.Minnesota Sports FanVikes and Ravens Game Highlights More QB ControversyVikings Territory Breakdown Podcast Another Vikings game, another round of quarterback questions. This time it concerns who is Number 2. […]Vikings TerritoryAnalyst suggests J.J. McCarthy could be cut by the VikingsCould J.J. McCarthy be waived by the Minnesota Vikings? One person believes so and lays out why.Vikings WireVikings Make Stunning Move in Preseason CampVeteran Carson Wentz is splitting second-team reps with J.J. McCarthy, signaling a high-stakes battle for the backup role as Minnesota questions the young signal-caller’s immediate NFL readiness.Roundtable SportsMinnesota Vikings News and Links: Don’t Throw The Baby Out With The Bath Water!One more preseason game for players trying to make the roster to make one last impression. The coaches probably know who they are going to release and add to the practice squad already. Maybe one last game will sway them in their tough decisions? Much of the discussion now is about JJ McCarthy and his […]SB NationShould the Chargers Go After J.J. McCarthy?A new report suggests McCarthy could lose the Vikings' backup job outright, and Los Angeles has real reason to keep an eye on how it plays out.Athlon SportsIs J.J. McCarthy Pushing To Leave Minnesota?One NFL insider believes so.Roundtable Sports