What's next for J.J. McCarthy after lost QB battle? NFL teams skeptical he can improve and mature

Throughout last summer, there was enough concern around the Minnesota Vikings organization about J.J. McCarthy being the team's starting quarterback that some players and staffers actually viewed Max Brosmer -- an undrafted rookie -- as being better prepared to be Minnesota's Week 1 starter.

Will the Vikings be more careful about letting JJ McCarthy go?

Does Minnesota need to be cautious about letting J.J. McCarthy go?

Vikings told to demote flop J.J. McCarthy to No.3 as first-round pick celebrates ‘awesome’ preseason bow

J.J. McCarthy wasn’t on the field long, but he certainly made an impression in his first appearance of 2026 pre-season. The Minnesota Vikings have already decided that Kyler Murray will

Report reveals how rival teams feel about JJ McCarthy’s future

JJ McCarthy may have lost his job as the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback, but the NFL is not ready to give up entirely on him. Other NFL teams

Insider discusses what's next for JJ McCarthy after benching

What's next for J.J. McCarthy after losing starting quarterback job?

‘It’s Gonna Be Hard for J.J. McCarthy’ — Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe Drops Troubling Prediction on Vikings QB’s Future

After watching McCarthy's uneven preseason appearance against the New York Giants, the Pro Football Hall of Famer questioned whether Minnesota will even keep its former first-round pick on the roster. Sharpe believes Carson Wentz may give the Vikings a safer backup option behind Kyler Murray.

J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Before Vikings-Ravens Preseason Game

Judd Zulgad of Purple Daily believes Carson Wentz could overtake J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings' QB2 on the depth chart.
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JJ McCarthy Might Not Even Be Minnesota's Backup Quarterback This Season

There have certainly been worse quarterbacks in NFL history than Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, but things have gone downhill fast for him.