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

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

J.J. McCarthy set to miss Vikings' preseason finale with ankle injury
Summary

J.J. McCarthy will miss the Minnesota Vikings' final preseason game against the Denver Broncos due to an ankle injury. This injury was sustained during the Vikings' second preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. While McCarthy has not practiced and is uncomfortable playing, his injury is considered minor and is not expected to impact his readiness for the regular season. McCarthy's preseason performance included completing 9 of 17 passes for 115 yards without a touchdown. With Kyler Murray named the starting quarterback, McCarthy's role behind him may be challenged by veteran Carson Wentz, who has performed well during preseason.

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  • •McCarthy sustained an ankle injury in the second preseason game.
  • •He has completed 9 of 17 passes with no touchdowns this preseason.
  • •Kyler Murray is the starting quarterback for the Vikings.
  • •Carson Wentz's strong preseason could challenge McCarthy's backup position.
  • •McCarthy is expected to remain with the Vikings despite trade value concerns.
Latest Updates
  • 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. McCarthy will not end the season with Minnesota
  • 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — JJ McCarthy May Have Sealed His Fate With Astounding Decision Ahead of Vikings’ Preseason Finale
  • 8:24 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Share Major J.J. McCarthy Update After Loss to Broncos
  • 12:16 AMESPN NFL — McCarthy (ankle) to miss Vikes' preseason finale
  • 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Insider Says J.J. McCarthy Injury “Doesn’t Add Up”
  • 11:11 PMNBCSports.com — J.J. McCarthy won’t play for Vikings in preseason finale, due to ankle injury - NBC Sports
  • 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. McCarthy won't play for Vikings in preseason finale, due to ankle injury
  • 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings' J.J. McCarthy will miss preseason finale against the Broncos
What they're saying
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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.

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The Minnesota Vikings’ preseason is over after their 34-6 loss to the Denver Broncos on Aug. 28 at Empower Field at Mile High. Moreover, the team ruled J.J. McCarthy out before the game due to injury.With McCarthy fighting for the QB2 job, missing the game against the Broncos wasn’t ideal. After the game, Vikings head […] The post Vikings Share Major J.J. McCarthy Update After Loss to Broncos appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback JJ McCarthy are clearly not on the same page heading into the regular season. The post JJ McCarthy May Have Sealed His Fate With Astounding Decision Ahead of Vikings’ Preseason Finale appeared first on HEAVY.

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