Vikings beat writer predicts J.J. McCarthy won't make roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

A prediction from The Athletic's Alec Lewis suggests that J.J. McCarthy, drafted by the Minnesota Vikings at No. 10 overall two years ago, will not make the team's 53-man roster as cutdown day approaches. McCarthy, who struggled in the previous season and missed the last preseason game due to an ankle injury, was overtaken by other quarterbacks for the starting job. Fans reacted to the news, referring to McCarthy as potentially one of the worst quarterback busts ever, while others speculated about his future in the league, including potential trades. The Vikings must finalize their roster by Sunday evening.
- •Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 pick in 2024.
- •Alec Lewis projects McCarthy will be cut from the roster.
- •McCarthy completed 57.6% of his passes last season with 11 touchdowns.
- •He missed a key preseason game due to a minor ankle injury.
- •Minnesota's cutdown deadline is Sunday evening.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Genuinely One of the Worst QB Busts Ever’ — NFL World Reacts As Vikings Beat Writer Predicts J.J. McCarthy Won’t Make 53-Man Roster
"Two years ago, the Minnesota Vikings spent the No. 10 overall pick on J.
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