Daily Norseman on J.J. McCarthy
From the article
With Max Brosmer also on the roster, McCarthy could be in danger of not being on the roster by Sunday, when the rosters reduce to 53. The Vikings undoubtedly would try to trade him, since the balance of his 2026 pay ($1.075 million) and all of his 2027 compensation ($3.775 million) are fully guaranteed.
STACKED’s take
McCarthy's roster spot in jeopardy; could be cut or traded before 53-man cutdown.
McCarthy's roster status is uncertain heading into the final preseason game and roster cutdown to 53 players. Mike Florio reported that with Max Brosmer also on the roster, McCarthy could be in danger of not making the team by Sunday. If released, the Vikings would take a 3.775M dead money cap hit on top of his existing 5.96M cap hit, though they would recover that in 2027 cap space. If traded, they would save an additional 2.781M this year and 3.775M in 2027. However, the thin trade market for quarterbacks—evidenced by the Indianapolis Colts' inability to find a suitor for Anthony Richardson, a former No. 4 overall pick—makes it unlikely Minnesota finds a trade partner. The source notes that if McCarthy is waived, it would not be surprising given the circumstances.
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