J.J. McCarthy
NFL Injury Report

J.J. McCarthy Injury Status

Minnesota Vikings • QB
Latest Injury Status
questionable
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McCarthy emerged from preseason Week 2 with an ankle injury, and while the Vikings were hopeful that he'd be able to play in the team's final exhibition, he'll instead remain in street clothes. After losing out on the starting QB job to Kyler Murray in early August, McCarthy has been serving as the backup in the meantime. Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer are the likely candidates to be under center for Minnesota on Friday.

Injury Details

Body Part
Ankle
Location
Leg
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Sep 13, 2026

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J.J. McCarthy Injury History

August 30, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Not Specified
McCarthy (ankle) won't suit up for Friday's preseason game at Denver, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
August 28, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Not Specified
Coach Kevin O'Connell said McCarthy won't practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, but the Vikings are hopeful he'll start Friday's preseason contest at Denver, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
August 26, 2026
questionable • Undisclosed
Not Specified
McCarthy (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
August 24, 2026
questionable • Undisclosed
Not Specified
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters that McCarthy was "a little hobbled" during Saturday's 13-3 preseason loss to the Ravens, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
August 22, 2026
questionable • Undisclosed
Not Specified
questionable
August 22, 2026
active
McCarthy told reporters Wednesday that he wants to remain in Minnesota despite losing the Vikings' quarterback competition to Kyler Murray, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

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