Vikings GM expects J.J. McCarthy on the Week 1 roster after two full practices
J.J. McCarthy is on track for the Vikings' Week 1 roster. GM Nolan Teasley says the quarterback has practiced fully the last two days, per Mike Garafolo. "Pleased that he's part of the present version of the Minnesota Vikings a…
J.J. McCarthy is on track for the Vikings' Week 1 roster. GM Nolan Teasley says the quarterback has practiced fully the last two days, per Mike Garafolo.
Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo): #Vikings GM Nolan Teasley says QB J.J. McCarthy has practiced fully the last two days. Expects him on roster Week 1. “Pleased that he’s part of the present version of the Minnesota Vikings and excited about his future.”
"Pleased that he's part of the present version of the Minnesota Vikings and excited about his future," Teasley said. McCarthy, at full health, gives Minnesota a healthy quarterback room heading into the opener, and the GM's language — "present version" — is a notable comment after weeks of speculation about trades or even an outright release of the young quarterback. For now, he's getting healthy and looks to be part of the Vikings' plans at QB.