To the extent the Vikings still have a competition for the backup quarterback spot behind Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy won’t get a chance to make a preseason closing argument.
Via Kevin Seifert of ESPN, McCarthy won’t play on Friday night at Denver, due to an ankle injury suffered last Saturday against the Ravens.
McCarthy participated in scaled-down practices on Monday and Tuesday. He didn’t practice on Wednesday.
Per Seifert, it’s not considered to be a long-term injury.
The situation comes two days before all rosters must be reduced to 53. Unless the Vikings plan to keep four quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, they may have to choose between…
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