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Vikings Waive Desmond Ridder on Eve of London Game, Add Line Help

A postgame report indicated J.J. McCarthy is tracking toward a Week 7 return.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up against the Atlanta Falcons before the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Quarterback Desmond Ridder of the Las Vegas Raiders. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Less than 24 hours before their Week 5 game in London against the Browns, Minnesota waived Desmond Ridder and then won 21-17.
  • Carson Wentz started with J.J. McCarthy out due to a high-ankle sprain, and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer served as the backup.
  • The Vikings signed interior lineman Vershon Lee to the 53-man roster and used standard elevations for Henry Byrd and running back Cam Akers.
  • NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the team also activated fullback C.J. Ham from injured reserve.
  • Ridder, a 2022 third-round pick with 18 career starts and 4,002 passing yards, had not played this season; ESPN reported McCarthy is expected to be ready in Week 7.