Vikings Roster Battle & QB Drama | Duluth News

The Vikings are on the brink of finalizing their 53-man roster with just one preseason game left, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy’s accuracy woes threaten his future in Minnesota, with a trade to another team looming if they can land even a fifth-round pick. Meanwhile, the run game is taking center stage, with four backs locked in — including rookie Demond Claiborne’s speed and Zavier Scott’s ball security as a backup. Fullback Max Bredeson’s versatility has caught coaches’ eyes. On defense, Elijah Williams dominates the line, Jacob Roberts shines with an interception against the Ravens, and safety Jacob Thomas leads the team in tackles — all while the coaching staff scrambles to distinguish between multiple Thomases in the secondary. This season could define the quarterback and head coach’s legacy — or end it in flames. 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/b17e11d54265769e