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Vikings weigh trading or waiving J.J. McCarthy

8/27/2026

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Story summary
  • Vikings placed J.J. McCarthy in jeopardy after losing the backup role to Carson Wentz.
  • McCarthy and Wentz split second-team quarterback reps during an 80-minute practice on August 25.
  • Wentz outplayed McCarthy in the second preseason game, strengthening his backup candidacy.
  • Vikings could trade McCarthy.
  • Vikings may waive McCarthy if no buyer emerges, possibly releasing him by Sunday.