Analyst suggests Vikings might waive J.J. McCarthy ahead of roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

With Kyler Murray named the starter for the Minnesota Vikings, J.J. McCarthy's future with the team is uncertain. Analyst Mike Florio indicates that McCarthy could be waived rather than traded ahead of the 53-man roster cut deadline on Sunday. The Vikings may seek to trade McCarthy but might have to absorb some of his $4.85 million in guaranteed salary. There are concerns over whether they can recoup any value from McCarthy if he is released outright, given his disappointing performance thus far.
- •Kyler Murray is the starting quarterback for the Vikings.
- •Roster cuts to 53 players must be finalized by Sunday.
- •J.J. McCarthy's $1.075 million 2026 salary and $3.775 million 2027 salary are guaranteed.
- •Analyst suggests McCarthy could be waived instead of traded.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Analyst suggests J.J. McCarthy could be cut by the Vikings
"Could J.J. McCarthy be waived by the Minnesota Vikings? One person believes so and lays out why.
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