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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-28 · via Sports Illustrated

Vikings Face Tough Roster Decisions; McCarthy Could Be Cut

The Minnesota Vikings must reduce their roster to 53 players by Sunday, and some cuts could be unexpected. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who struggled in preseason and lost the backup role to Carson Wentz, might be released rather than traded. Running back Demond Claiborne is another potential surprise cut after averaging just 2.6 yards per carry in exhibition games.

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