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Lions Target J.J. McCarthy Backup, Trade Unlikely After Murray Signing

6/4/2026

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Detroit Lions consider trading for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy to fill the No. 2 spot behind Jared Goff.
Teddy Bridgewater is the Lions’ placeholder backup.
Luke Altmyer is a developmental project for Detroit.
McCarthy, No. 10 2024 pick, posted 12 interceptions, 11 touchdowns and a 57.6% completion rate in 10 games after missing his rookie season.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray this offseason, limiting McCarthy’s role and making a Detroit trade unlikely.

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Story summary

Detroit Lions consider trading for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy to fill the No. 2 spot behind Jared Goff.
Teddy Bridgewater is the Lions’ placeholder backup.
Luke Altmyer is a developmental project for Detroit.
McCarthy, No. 10 2024 pick, posted 12 interceptions, 11 touchdowns and a 57.6% completion rate in 10 games after missing his rookie season.
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray this offseason, limiting McCarthy’s role and making a Detroit trade unlikely.