- J.J. McCarthy quietly made the Vikings' 53-man roster despite recent trade/release speculation and an ankle issue that kept him out of the preseason finale.
- He started camp competing with Kyler Murray for the job but ended up in a battle with Carson Wentz for the backup role.
- With new GM Nolan Teasley in place, Minnesota faces added pressure to win in 2026 — McCarthy’s long-term spot isn’t guaranteed.
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