J.J. McCarthy struggles as Vikings fall to Ravens in preseason

The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have been the subject of rumors throughout the course of the preseason as well as during training camp. Ever since Kyler Murray was named the starter, trade rumors have swirled. Now, NFL insider Ian Rapoport offered a new take on those rumors, ahead of the Vikings preseason finale […] The post Vikings QB’s Future Is “To Be Determined,” Insider Says appeared first on HEAVY.

The 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.

The 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.

The coming days will reveal what's next for Minnesota and J.J. McCarthy.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy hasn’t had the best preseason so far in 2026. That’s not really a good thing since the preseason is 66% over.None of the drives that he’s led so far in the preseason have led to a touchdown, and his cumulative completion percentage is a hair above 50%. He’s looked shaky, […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Ahead of Broncos Game appeared first on HEAVY.

After exiting Saturday's 13-3 preseason loss against the Baltimore Ravens much earlier than expected due to an apparent injury, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy downplayed any concerns over his long-term health.

J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 preseason loss to Baltimore on Saturday.