McCarthy Injury Threatens QB2 Status | Duluth News

J.J. McCarthy’s ankle injury sidelines him for the Vikings’ final preseason game, casting doubt on his role as QB2 and potentially relegating him to third-string status as Carson Wentz looms as the frontrunner. With the regular season fast approaching, McCarthy’s inconsistency and inability to stay healthy threaten his future with the team, sparking speculation about a trade or release. The Vikings’ crushing 34-6 loss to the Broncos took a backseat to the quarterback’s uncertain status — a troubling sign for a franchise counting on stability at the most critical position. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c09ac8c7757586c2