SB Nation Reacts Results: Most Believe McCarthy Stays

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory bySB Nation Reacts Results: Most Believe McCarthy Stays MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 22: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings passes the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of the preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Christopher GatesFri, August 28, 2026 at 11:33 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesJ.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.HEAVYVikings' 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.ClutchPointsAnalyst 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 WireAdvertisementAdvertisementJJ 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 Receive Blunt J.J. McCarthy Warning After Latest TwistThe future of J.J. McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings might be uncertain heading into the final preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Aug. 28 at Empower Field at Mile High. In an Aug. 25 article, NBC Sports NFL insider Mike Florio suggested that McCarthy could be in jeopardy of not being on the roster […] The post Vikings Receive Blunt J.J. McCarthy Warning After Latest Twist appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJ.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.HEAVYVikings news: J.J. McCarthy won't play vs. Broncos but not because of a tradeIt remains unclear when or if J.J. McCarthy will play quarterback again for the Minnesota Vikings, but fans know it will not be on Friday night . The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft suffered a “minor ankle injury” in last Saturday’s game versus the Baltimore Ravens and is unavailable for the team’s preseason meeting with the Denver […] The post Vikings news: J.J. McCarthy won't play vs. Broncos but not because of a trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsVikings’ 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.HEAVYCarson 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 SportsVikings 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 SportsIf the Vikings move on from J.J. McCarthy, there are multiple teams that make sense for himIt's no secret that J.J. McCarthy could be on the move, and there are teams that make sense for him to land.AtoZ 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 Nation‘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 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.ClutchPointsMcCarthy’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 FanJ.J. McCarthy injury update with QB set to miss Vikings' preseason finaleJ.J. McCarthy will not be able to suit up in the Vikings' final preseason game because of an ankle injury.USA TODAY SportsIs J.J. McCarthy Pushing To Leave Minnesota?One NFL insider believes so.Roundtable SportsJ.J. McCarthy to miss Broncos game, reportedly ‘not comfortable’ after injuryMcCarthy was forced to sit out practice on Wednesday after injuring his ankle in Minnesota's preseason loss to the Ravens.BringMeTheSports