Vikings Preseason Finale: McCarthy’s Future, Roster Battles, and What to Watch

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byVikings Preseason Finale: McCarthy’s Future, Roster Battles, and What to Watch MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 22: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field after the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images David StefanoFri, August 28, 2026 at 1:23 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFlorio Suggests Vikings Could Do the Impossible, Cut JJ McCarthyJJ McCarthy's tumble down the Minnesota Vikings depth chart may be ongoing, leading Mike Florio to suggest the impossible...Minnesota Sports FanVikings Give Major J.J. McCarthy Injury UpdateWe may have a bit of an idea as to the Minnesota Vikings quarterback plan for Friday night’s preseason finale. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed practice on Wednesday due to his ankle injury. The team hopes that he will start Friday’s preseason finale against the Denver Broncos. The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reported this.McCarthy has been in […] The post Vikings Give Major J.J. McCarthy Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYKevin O’Connell on J.J. McCarthy's ankle, QB plan for Friday night's gameIf his ankle permits, McCarthy could start the preseason finale in Denver this weekend.BringMeTheSportsAdvertisementAdvertisementVikings 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.HEAVYKOC Reveals Vikings’ QB Plan for Preseason FinaleThe Minnesota Vikings have revealed their tentative QB plan for Friday's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos.Minnesota Sports FanVikings Announce JJ McCarthy Plans Amid Big Questions on FutureThe Minnesota Vikings made clear the immediate program for quarterback JJ McCarthy who is currently the subject of considerable rumors. The post Vikings Announce JJ McCarthy Plans Amid Big Questions on Future appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYJ.J. McCarthy injury update sheds light on a number of things, including his status for preseason finale vs. BroncosThe status for J.J. McCarthy on Friday is up in the air, and his ankle injury somewhat explains splitting second-team reps.AtoZ SportsJ.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.HEAVYThe Other Vikings QB is Facing Strong HeadwindsFor better or worse, Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has found himself in the headlines. He’s not alone, however, as somebody […]Vikings TerritoryVikings 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.ClutchPointsVikings player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finaleThe Minnesota Vikings came to the conclusion very quickly that they had made a key error at this time last season. They had been convinced that untested quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the right man to line up under center and help the team win the NFC North title and advance deep into the playoffs. The Vikings pulled out a win in their Week 1 Monday […] The post Vikings player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsJJ 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.HEAVYMcCarthy’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 FanAs J.J. McCarthy Misses Practice Due to Injury, The Vikings Keep Working Through the Trade PlaybookEarlier in the day, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell explained that J.J. McCarthy was going to take the day off. […]Vikings Territory5 J.J. McCarthy Trade Packages Minnesota Vikings Could ConsiderIt’s becoming increasingly clear that not only has J.J. McCarthy had his title as the Minnesota Vikings‘ franchise quarterback stripped, […]SportsnautMinnesota 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 NationJ.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.HEAVYInsider says Wentz 'definitely' tracking to be Vikings' backup QBJ.J. McCarthy is increasingly looking to start the season as QB3.BringMeTheSportsAnalyst 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 Wire‘Won’t Be a Viking Come Next Monday’ — NFL Insider Floats Possibility of Minnesota Parting Ways With J.J. McCarthyThere was a ton of hype for what J. J.Pro Football Network