Minnesota Vikings consider future for quarterback J.J. McCarthy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Speculation regarding the future of J.J. McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings has intensified as the team prepares for the upcoming season. Minnesota has named Kyler Murray as its starting quarterback, leaving McCarthy's role with the franchise uncertain. The former first-round pick struggled to maintain consistency during the 2025 season, throwing 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 10 games. Following the release of Nick Mullens by the Jacksonville Jaguars, analysts have identified the veteran quarterback as a potential reunion candidate for Minnesota. While no official roster moves have been confirmed, the possibility of McCarthy being traded or released remains under discussion as the team navigates its quarterback depth chart. McCarthy missed his entire rookie year due to a meniscus injury and has since faced scrutiny regarding the decision to prioritize his development over retaining other veteran options.
- •Kyler Murray is the designated starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
- •J.J. McCarthy recorded 1,632 passing yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games during the 2025 season.
- •The Jacksonville Jaguars released Nick Mullens after trading for Quinn Ewers.
- •Nick Mullens previously spent three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings under Kevin O’Connell.
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Insider Gets Real About J.J. McCarthy’s Trade Value
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Sean Payton was right’: J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings future takes a stunning turn as QB reunion talk grows
"Despite speculation on whether J.J. McCarthy would be part of the 53-man roster for the Minnesota Vikings, the third-year quarterback wasn’t cut or traded and now appears to be QB3. Nonetheless, when it comes to McCarthy’s trade value, The Athletic’s Vikings reporter, Alec Lewis, noted that there are many reasons Minnesota probably didn’t receive an […] The post Vikings Insider Gets Real About J.J. McCarthy’s Trade Value appeared first on HEAVY.
"J. J. McCarthy’s Minnesota Vikings future has taken another twist, with speculation growing that the former first-round pick could be traded or released before the start of the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:27 AMVikings Insider Gets Real About J.J. McCarthy’s Trade Value
Despite speculation on whether J.J. McCarthy would be part of the 53-man roster for the Minnesota Vikings, the third-year quarterback wasn’t cut or traded and now appears to be QB3. Nonetheless, when it comes to McCarthy’s trade value, The Athletic’s Vikings reporter, Alec Lewis, noted that there are many reasons Minnesota probably didn’t receive an […] The post Vikings Insider Gets Real About J.J. McCarthy’s Trade Value appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:15 PM‘Sean Payton was right’: J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings future takes a stunning turn as QB reunion talk grows
J. J. McCarthy’s Minnesota Vikings future has taken another twist, with speculation growing that the former first-round pick could be traded or released before the start of the 2026 season.
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