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ArticleDid J.J. McCarthy make the Vikings? Latest updates as roster cuts loom
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McCarthy was not able to beat out Murray in that competition, which was decided before Week 1 of the preseason. Now, there are questions about whether the 23-year-old signal-caller will even make Minnesota's final roster.
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McCarthy lost backup QB job to Wentz; roster status unclear

McCarthy lost the backup quarterback competition to Carson Wentz during the 2026 preseason and is now listed third on the Vikings' unofficial depth chart behind Kyler Murray and Wentz, with his roster status uncertain ahead of the 53-man deadline.

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