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- 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.
