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Minnesota Vikings surprisingly demote former first-round pick JJ McCarthy to third string
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
J.J. McCarthy was moved to third string for the Minnesota Vikings' Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers, with Carson Wentz named as backup quarterback behind starter Kyler Murray.
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/minnesota-vikings-demote-former-first-round-pick-jj-mccarthy-third-string
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