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McCarthy’s New Role With Vikings | Minnesota Vikings News
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The Minnesota Vikings kept J.J. McCarthy on the 53-man roster, making him QB2 in a four-quarterback room — a sharp shift from his starter role last year. With Kyler Murray’s injury history looming, McCarthy’s path is now about learning from the sidelines and seizing any opportunity. Veteran analyst Pete Bercich urges him to be ready, warning that if McCarthy doesn’t step up, he could be claimed off waivers. The Vikings’ bold move — carrying only eight offensive linemen — signals they value McCarthy highly and want to protect him, but they’re also balancing development with immediate competitiveness. The real test? Making sure McCarthy doesn’t just wait… but thrives when called upon.
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