Vikings' McCarthy out for preseason finale due to ankle injury
Vikings backup quarterback J.J. McCarthy sat out Friday's preseason game with an ankle injury sustained the previous week, though the team views it as minor. McCarthy's injury history continues to mount since being drafted in 2024, raising questions about his durability. His absence leaves the backup role potentially open for competition between him and veteran Carson Wentz.
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