Overview
- The Vikings kept four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster at cutdown, then waived Max Brosmer and re-signed him to the practice squad, preserving short-term roster flexibility.
- GM Nolan Teasley said Wednesday that McCarthy has practiced fully in recent days and that he expects the quarterback to be on the roster for the opener, while stressing McCarthy remains in a development role.
- League insiders and NFL executives continue to say a trade is possible before Week 1, but sources report interest is limited because McCarthy is owed roughly $5.5 million in guaranteed money and is viewed by some as a QB3.
- Reports differ on McCarthy’s health: ESPN’s Adam Schefter described the preseason ankle issue as potentially multi-week, yet team officials say McCarthy has been a full participant in practice this week.
- McCarthy was the No. 10 overall pick in 2024, missed his rookie season with a knee injury and started 10 games in 2025 with uneven results, which helps explain why Minnesota prefers conditional trade terms that pay more if he plays for a new team.