Vikings Weigh J.J. McCarthy's Future After No. 10 Pick Risks Drop to QB3
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Aug 23
Vikings Weigh J.J. McCarthy's Future After No. 10 Pick Risks Drop to QB3
1 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Aug 23
Summary
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said Minnesota could field trade calls for J.J. McCarthy, and the 2024 first-round quarterback may even open the season behind Carson Wentz as QB3.
Two uneven preseason outings fueled that view: McCarthy went 4-of-7 for 34 yards against the Giants and 5-of-10 for 81 yards against Baltimore, with a 50-yard completion but continued issues on short throws.
Kyler Murray's grip on the starting job has tightened since Kevin O'Connell named him QB1 before preseason, leaving McCarthy fighting just to secure the backup role.
A demotion or trade would mark a sharp fall for the No. 10 overall pick, who missed his rookie year through injury and now appears unlikely to return Minnesota's original investment in any deal.