Vikings Keep McCarthy as Backup QB

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that J.J. McCarthy remains the backup to Kyler Murray, noting that McCarthy has taken all the two reps in practice and performed well. "There's been some plays where I've been proud as heck," O'Connell said Wednesday.

The Vikings are maintaining a competitive quarterback room with Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer also involved. "We want J.J. feeling like I'm one step away," O'Connell stated, adding that the final decision on the QB depth chart will be made in the coming weeks based on what's best for the team. truewildslot.com