Overview

• J.J. McCarthy and fiancée Katya Kuropas announced the birth of their son, Rome Micah McCarthy, in a joint Instagram post on Friday.
• The couple said their newborn weighed 8.7 pounds and measured 21 inches.
• McCarthy left the team facility Thursday to take Kuropas to the hospital and rejoined the Vikings for Friday’s practice, according to coach Kevin O’Connell.
• He is expected to start Sunday night against the Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium after leading a comeback win in his NFL debut on Monday.
• Left tackle Christian Darrisaw is out for Week 2, edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and cornerback Jeff Okudah are out with concussions, safety Harrison Smith is questionable, and linebacker Blake Cashman and running back Ty Chandler are on injured reserve.