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Vikings Keep J.J. McCarthy Despite Failed Trade Talks

9/10/2026

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The Minnesota Vikings kept quarterback J.J. McCarthy on their 53-man roster despite trade attempts.
Releasing McCarthy would trigger a $4.85 million guaranteed salary, which CBA rules prohibit renegotiating.
Trade talks collapsed in August because the Vikings could not lower the $4.85 million guarantee.
The team also signed Kyler Murray as QB1 and retained veteran Carson Wentz.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Vikings kept quarterback J.J. McCarthy on their 53-man roster despite trade attempts.
Releasing McCarthy would trigger a $4.85 million guaranteed salary, which CBA rules prohibit renegotiating.
Trade talks collapsed in August because the Vikings could not lower the $4.85 million guarantee.
The team also signed Kyler Murray as QB1 and retained veteran Carson Wentz.