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J.J. McCarthy's future with Vikings becomes uncertain after ankle injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:07 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

J.J. McCarthy's future with Vikings becomes uncertain after ankle injury
Summary

J.J. McCarthy has been ruled out for the Minnesota Vikings' preseason finale against the Denver Broncos due to an ankle injury. Following this news, discussions around his future with the team have intensified. ESPN's Kevin Seifert indicated that while a trade can't be dismissed, the Vikings are not under pressure to deal him. Earlier, NFL Media's Kevin Patra suggested teams interested in McCarthy should act quickly if a deal is possible. The coming days will be crucial concerning McCarthy's status with the Vikings.

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Status Watch
  • •J.J. McCarthy misses the final preseason game due to an ankle injury.
  • •Discussions about his future with the Vikings are underway.
  • •No urgent pressure to trade McCarthy, according to ESPN.
  • •Interest from other teams could prompt a quick decision.
  • •Upcoming days are pivotal for McCarthy and the Vikings.
Latest Updates
  • 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — There continues to be smoke around a potential J.J. McCarthy trade
What they're saying
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There continues to be conversations surrounding J.J. McCarthy and his future with the team.

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