Vikings QB JJ McCarthy to Miss Multiple Weeks With Ankle Injury: Report
Summary
The Minnesota Vikings will start the 2026 season with Kyler Murray as their main quarterback because JJ McCarthy has an ankle injury that will keep him out for multiple weeks. Carson Wentz is expected to be the second option for the team when they play the Green Bay Packers in Week 1.Key Facts
- JJ McCarthy injured his ankle and will miss several weeks of play.
- Kyler Murray signed with the Vikings on a one-year, low-cost contract.
- McCarthy started 10 games last season with mixed performance: 57.6% completions, 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions.
- Carson Wentz is likely to be the second quarterback for the Vikings in the season opener.
- McCarthy did not play in the preseason game against the Denver Broncos due to his injury.
- Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell hoped McCarthy could at least play part of the preseason finale but he was unable to.
- The Vikings will play their first game of the season against the Green Bay Packers on September 13, 2026.
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