MINQBLast updated:
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.
4 updates · Latest September 2, 2026
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 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.
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.
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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