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J.J. McCarthy
QB
, Minnesota Vikings

Age: 23
Weight: 219 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Michigan

ADP: 283
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

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Vikings Beat: Team won't rush back QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle)

Pro Football Talk

Sep 23, 2025 · 11:32 AM EDT

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has shed the walking boot, as he tries to expedite his return from a sprained ankle suffered in a Week 2 loss to the Falcons. Coach Kevin O’Connell, however, isn’t inclined to rush McCarthy back to the lineup.

O’Connell made it clear on Monday that McCarthy will play not only when he’s physically ready, but when he’s entirely ready.

“First and foremost, he’s got to get healthy,” O’Connell told reporters, via Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. “And then, I don’t think it’s one of those things where it’s, hey, he’s healthy the night before a game, we’re going to throw him out there and say, ‘Hey, go figure it out’ type of thing.”

Related players: Carson Wentz

Fantasy Impact:

The story went on to say O’Connell has denied that the injury amounts to a “soft benching” of the second-year quarterback, the coach said “there is value” in McCarthy watching Wentz play. The story added it seems likely Wentz will get the next game, against the Steelers in Ireland, and perhaps the one after that, against the Browns in London, before a decision is made as to whether it will be Wentz or McCarthy after the bye — when the Eagles come to Minnesota.

Vikings sign QB Desmond Ridder

Pro Football Talk

Sep 16, 2025 · 5:41 PM EDT

The Vikings are making a move to fortify the quarterback position while J.J. McCarthy recovers from his ankle injury.

Per NFL Media, Minnesota is signing quarterback Desmond Ridder to their 53-man roster.

Related players: Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer

Fantasy Impact:

Ridder, 26, spent the preseason with the Bengals but had not found a team since he was let go at the end of August. The story goes on to say by signing Ridder to the 53-man roster, the Vikings will be able to have him suit up as the emergency third QB. We reported yesterday the team loves Brosmer, but the bigger question was could he be ready if Wentz under performs early on. The Ridder signing could mean he will eventually slide up and become the QB2.

Viking Beat: Team could eventually turn to QB Max Brosmer

Pro Football Talk

Sep 15, 2025 · 10:27 PM EDT

With Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reportedly out up to four weeks due to a sprained ankle, Carson Wentz becomes the next man up.

At some point over the next month, will undrafted rookie Max Brosmer become the next man in?

Brosmer, the only one of three backups throughout the offseason program and training camp to make it to the 53-man roster (Sam Howell and Brett Rypien are gone), played at the University of Minnesota last season.

Fantasy Impact:

The story added the Vikings love Brosmer, but he's currently not ready to take over the position. However, the Vikings could turn to him at some point if Wentz can't take advantage of his chances. The story also mentioned the team could make a move for another QB as well. A familiar name in Kirk Cousins was mentioned specifically in the story. This whole situation could be a very interesting one, especially if Wentz happens to struggle early.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has high ankle sprain, could miss 2-4 weeks

Alec Lewis on X

Sep 15, 2025 · 3:11 PM EDT

Big news: Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell says J.J. McCarthy came in sore with an ankle sprain. They don't anticipate having him for Sunday against the Bengals.

Related players: Carson Wentz

Fantasy Impact:

In a separate post, the Vikings say they are already preparing Wentz to start in Week 3. Another update to this story by Adam Schefter says McCarthy could be out 2-4 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The Vikings traded Sam Howell to the Eagles late in camp, then brought in Wentz to take his place. When we last saw Wentz, he struggled in a Week 18 game with the Chiefs against the Broncos last season. Those in desperate need of a QB could consider Wentz in a nice matchup against the Bengals. It remains to be seen just how much time McCarthy could miss.