J.J. McCarthy Cleared
J.J. McCarthy was cleared on September 2, 2026. Vikings GM Nolan Teasley confirmed on Sept. 2 that McCarthy had practiced in full for the previous two days after the ankle injury.
J.J. McCarthy Injury Update
MINQBLast updated:
J.J. McCarthy was cleared on September 2, 2026. Vikings GM Nolan Teasley confirmed on Sept. 2 that McCarthy had practiced in full for the previous two days after the ankle injury.
Current Status
StatusCleared
InjuryAnkle
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J.J. McCarthy Injury History
5 updates · Latest September 2, 2026
J.J. McCarthy Practicing in Full
J.J. McCarthy practiced in full on September 1st and September 2nd after missing the preseason finale with an ankle injury. Vikings GM Nolan Teasley said he expects McCarthy to be on the Week 1 roster.
J.J. McCarthy held out of preseason finale
J.J. McCarthy did not play Friday against Denver because of his ankle injury. The current report says Minnesota does not have a long-term concern it will linger.
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J.J. McCarthy rests with ankle injury
Kevin O'Connell said J.J. McCarthy took a rest day Wednesday because of an ankle injury. Minnesota's goal is for McCarthy to play in Friday's preseason game against Denver.
J.J. McCarthy exits early after getting banged up
Minnesota shortened J.J. McCarthy's Saturday preseason appearance after he got banged up and appeared a little hobbled. Kevin O'Connell said McCarthy seemed fine, and McCarthy said he did not expect to miss practice.
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