J.J. McCarthy set to miss Vikings' preseason finale with ankle injury
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 12:16 AMESPN NFL — McCarthy (ankle) to miss Vikes' preseason finale
- 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
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. McCarthy injury update with QB set to miss Vikings' preseason finale
"Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Broncos because of an ankle injury, but a source told ESPN the team does not consider it a long-term issue.
"To the extent the Vikings still have a competition for the backup quarterback spot behind Kyler Murray, J.J.
"J.J. McCarthy will not be able to suit up in the Vikings' final preseason game because of an ankle injury.
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External links- ESPN NFLAug 29, 2026, 12:16 AMMcCarthy (ankle) to miss Vikes' preseason finale
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Broncos because of an ankle injury, but a source told ESPN the team does not consider it a long-term issue.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:09 PMJ.J. McCarthy won't play for Vikings in preseason finale, due to ankle injury
To the extent the Vikings still have a competition for the backup quarterback spot behind Kyler Murray, J.J.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:08 PMVikings' J.J. McCarthy will miss preseason finale against the Broncos
J.J. McCarthy will not be available for the Vikings tonight in their preseason finale.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:56 PMJ.J. McCarthy injury update with QB set to miss Vikings' preseason finale
J.J. McCarthy will not be able to suit up in the Vikings' final preseason game because of an ankle injury.
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