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J.J. McCarthy’s ankle injury is escalating into a major mystery — now labeled a “multi-week” setback after initially being called “day-to-day.” What’s even more puzzling? It appears McCarthy himself opted out of playing in the preseason finale against the Broncos, not due to coach pressure but personal discomfort — despite the team’s plans for him to get heavy reps. This adds fuel to his rocky start in Minnesota, where injuries and shaky performances have already raised questions. Despite all that, he’s still on the roster — though the Vikings are down to three quarterbacks after trimming their QB depth. With veteran Carson Wentz now poised as the likely backup, the big question looms: Will McCarthy even be on the active roster when the regular season opens against Green Bay on September 13th?

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