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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 58 MIN

Minnesota Vikings’ Roster Is LOADED With Question Marks

from Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast · host Bleav

Vikings Finalize 53-Man Roster: J.J. McCarthy Injury Confusion, QB Depth, and Practice Squad Breakdown — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano discuss the Vikings’ finalized 53-man roster, focusing on J.J. McCarthy remaining on the team amid confusing reporting that his ankle issue is “week to week” despite full practices, and questioning who benefits from that leak. They review trade-market dynamics for backup QBs, note Ben Goessling’s report that McCarthy personally chose not to play the final preseason game, and debate possible motivations. With Max Brosmer waived and likely headed to the practice squad, they argue the Vikings may add another active-roster QB if McCarthy can’t suit up, citing Kevin O’Connell’s preference for three game-day-capable quarterbacks. They cover roster moves adding interior OL depth (Trevor Keegan, Nick Samac) and waiving Brosmer and Dillon Bell, explain injury settlements, list practice-squad names, and run through key roster groups, including Tyler Batty’s torn ACL and discussion of Caleb Banks’ long-term development. Timestamps: - 00:00 Roster set, McCarthy stays - 01:02 Schefter injury report doubts - 06:27 Trade market and backup QB value - 10:25 Need for a third quarterback - 14:08 McCarthy sat by choice - 22:13 No more speculation - 23:23 Baby of the Year plug - 25:30 Offensive line waiver additions - 28:37 Cuts: Brosmer and Bell fallout - 28:55 Waiver-claim watch - 30:08 Practice squad and injury settlements - 33:05 Skill-position rundown - 35:53 Offensive line moves - 37:03 Caleb Banks development - 41:27 Linebackers and edge depth - 44:05 Secondary and specialists - 47:15 Practice-squad standouts - 50:16 Should they trade Banks? - 56:22 Wrap-up and schedule _______________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/Kn_FgYrpvV0 Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL and @BleavNetwork production, the @RealFornoShow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Vikings finalized their 53-man roster but J.J. McCarthy's status remains murky. Tyler Forness & Dave Stefano break down every position, the practice squad, and the McCarthy drama. Plus Caleb Banks, Tyler Batty's ACL, and Brett Thorson beats Johnny Hekker.

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