J.J. McCarthy's future with Vikings uncertain after losing starting QB job
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, leaving J.J. McCarthy's role in jeopardy. Since the announcement on August 11, McCarthy's performance has declined, and he is now splitting second-team reps with Carson Wentz, who has outperformed him in preseason statistics. McCarthy, drafted 10th overall in 2024, has shown inconsistent progress, raising questions about his future with the team. As the season approaches, the Vikings may need to make decisions regarding McCarthy's status, especially considering Murray's past injury issues.
- •Vikings named Kyler Murray starting QB on August 11.
- •McCarthy splits second-team reps with Carson Wentz.
- •McCarthy's preseason performance has declined significantly.
- •Wentz has better statistics in the current preseason.
- •Murray's durability issues could affect quarterback depth later in the season.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Analyst Predicts J.J. McCarthy Potentially Being Cut From Vikings Roster Amid QB2 Battle
- 3:21 PMCBS NFL — What should Vikings do with J.J. McCarthy? Divorce seems inevitable after losing starting job to Kyler Murray
"The Minnesota Vikings have made one of the most important decisions for the organization, as the franchise’s head coach, Kevin O’Connell, announced Kyler Murray as the Week 1 starting quarterback, thus leaving J.J. McCarthy in an uncertain position. Although the quarterback has lost the starting job to Murray, the head coach insisted that McCarthy still […] The post NFL Analyst Predicts J.J. McCarthy Potentially Being Cut From Vikings Roster Amid QB2 Battle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"After being the No. 10 overall pick in 2024, J.J. McCarthy's time in Minnesota could be over
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:54 PMNFL Analyst Predicts J.J. McCarthy Potentially Being Cut From Vikings Roster Amid QB2 Battle
The Minnesota Vikings have made one of the most important decisions for the organization, as the franchise’s head coach, Kevin O’Connell, announced Kyler Murray as the Week 1 starting quarterback, thus leaving J.J. McCarthy in an uncertain position. Although the quarterback has lost the starting job to Murray, the head coach insisted that McCarthy still […] The post NFL Analyst Predicts J.J. McCarthy Potentially Being Cut From Vikings Roster Amid QB2 Battle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- CBS NFLAug 26, 2026, 3:21 PMWhat should Vikings do with J.J. McCarthy? Divorce seems inevitable after losing starting job to Kyler Murray
After being the No. 10 overall pick in 2024, J.J. McCarthy's time in Minnesota could be over
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