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Vikings set condition for potential J.J. McCarthy trade ahead of deadline

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Vikings set condition for potential J.J. McCarthy trade ahead of deadline
Summary

The Minnesota Vikings are considering trades for quarterback J.J. McCarthy as teams inquire about his availability, according to KOA Radio’s Benjamin Allbright. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the Vikings would entertain a deal if they receive a strong draft pick. McCarthy is currently positioned as the third-string quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. He did not play in the recent preseason finale due to an ankle injury but was aiming to demonstrate his value in that game. As final roster cuts approach, the Vikings have until Sunday to finalize their decisions on McCarthy and the quarterback position.

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Status Watch
  • •Vikings receive inquiries about J.J. McCarthy from other teams.
  • •McCarthy is currently regarded as the third-string QB.
  • •He missed the preseason finale due to an ankle injury.
  • •Minnesota is looking for a strong draft pick for any potential trade.
  • •Roster decisions must be made before the upcoming deadline.
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What they're saying
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Other teams have placed calls to the Minnesota Vikings about J.J. McCarthy, KOA Radio’s Benjamin Allbright reported on Thursday. He grouped the 23-year-old with a set of quarterbacks drawing varying levels of interest around the league as final roster cuts approach. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has reported that Minnesota would consider moving McCarthy if […] The post Vikings reportedly set one condition on any J.J. McCarthy trade before Sunday appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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On Aug. 30, the Minnesota Vikings announced their 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. Moreover, the team’s intriguing decision was to go with four QBs, including J.J. McCarthy.McCarthy looks to be QB3 behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. With Murray and Wentz having an injury history, McCarthy might be an insurance policy in case […] The post J.J. McCarthy Issued Compelling Dolphins Trade Idea Amid Vikings’ Decision appeared first on HEAVY.

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It’s been an eventful month of August for J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. The month began with a ‘competition’ for the starting quarterback job with Kyler Murray, in which McCarthy got 50% of the first team reps. The reps quickly shifted toward Kyler Murray and ten days later, following the night training camp practice, […]

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