NFL.com News on J.J. McCarthy

ArticleFour NFL teams keep four quarterbacks on initial 53-man rostersFour NFL teams k...Captured August 31, 2026

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For Minnesota, keeping McCarthy as a possible QB3 could prove awkward if Wentz serves as the primary backup to Murray. It's also possible the club will trade the former No. 10 overall pick in the coming weeks.

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McCarthy's QB3 role creates awkward depth chart; trade possible.

Vikings kept McCarthy as possible QB3 on initial 53-man roster, a decision that could prove awkward if Wentz serves as primary backup to Murray; it's also possible the club will trade the former No. 10 overall pick in the coming weeks.