The Vikings signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to their 53-man roster on Tuesday, two days after starter J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle injury during a loss to the Falcons. The move, which was first reported by the NFL Network, allows the Vikings to have a more experienced quarterback behind Carson Wentz this weekend when they face the Bengals. McCarthy, 22, is …
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Carson Wentz could make some history on Sunday if J.J. McCarthy can’t start for the Vikings when they host the Bengals. McCarthy’s status is up in the air after he suffered a high ankle sprain against the Falcons last weekend, putting Wentz potentially in line to take on Cincy. If Wentz starts, it would make him the first quarterback in …
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The Athletic has live coverage of Bucs vs. Texans and Chargers vs. Raiders from the “Monday Night Football” doubleheader. EAGAN, Minn. — Cliches become cliches for a reason. They say that when it rains, it pours, and if you had any doubts about that being true, look no further than the current state of the Minnesota Vikings. As if Sunday …
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The Vikings have several injury concerns coming off of Sunday night’s loss to the Falcons, but one stands out above the others. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that J.J. McCarthy is unlikely to play in Week 3 against the Bengals due to an ankle sprain. “J.J. McCarthy did come in very, very sore today …
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and running back Aaron Jones are unlikely to play in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals due to injuries. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported McCarthy is expected to miss two to four weeks, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero noting the quarterback is considered week-to-week. Of note, the Bengals will be without quarterback Joe …
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Getty Images Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy sustained an ankle sprain and is unlikely to play in the Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, coach Kevin O’Connell said. That injury could leave McCarthy sidelined for anywhere between two and four weeks, per ESPN. The anticipated absence sets up a clash between backup quarterbacks with Bengals star Joe Burrow expected …
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy sustained an ankle injury in Sunday’s 22-6 loss to the Falcons and is expected to miss next week’s game against the Bengals, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Monday. Carson Wentz, signed as the backup on Aug. 24, would start at quarterback instead. Bengals starting quarterback Joe Burrow will miss the game and is expected to be …
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EAGAN, Minn. — Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell on Monday announced J.J. McCarthy suffered an ankle sprain against the Falcons in Week 2 and is not expected to be available for Minnesota’s Week 3 game vs. Bengals. O’Connell said the Vikings anticipate Carson Wentz starting and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will back up Wentz. O’Connell said McCarthy suffered the ankle …
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy attempts to make a pass surrounded by Falcons defenders during the second quarter. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune) 4. Vikings have short-yardage power outage The Vikings’ much-ballyhooed upgrade in the straight-ahead, short-yardage power department is lacking. They ran 11 plays with fewer than three yards needed for a first down or touchdown. They converted only three …
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MINNEAPOLIS — They knew this was possible. When head coach Kevin O’Connell and the other Minnesota Vikings’ decision-makers chose to go this route for 2025, they knew he could be standing here postgame at the lectern, looking like he’d just lived through four hours of misery. Young quarterbacks tend to be a bit of a roller-coaster ride. Your strategy may …
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