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Vikings roster updates: Murray scrutiny and injury concerns

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As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to host the Green Bay Packers for their September 13 season opener at U. S. Bank Stadium, the team is managing several injury concerns. While Kyler Murray is set to make his first start under head coach Kevin O’Connell, quarterback J. J. McCarthy has been dealing with an ankle sprain that sidelined him during the preseason. The Vikings' roster depth is also being tested; undrafted rookie safety Jacob Thomas suffered an ankle injury during the final preseason game, and Jamal Adams is out for the season with a leg injury. Recent practice reports indicate that rookie safety Jakobe Thomas and offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan are currently listed as limited. Following the loss of the starting role to Murray, speculation has emerged regarding McCarthy’s future. Reports suggest the Vikings may consider trading the former No. 10 overall pick for conditional draft picks rather than releasing him, a move influenced by the approximately $4.85 million in remaining contract guarantees required to cut him. McCarthy, who recorded 1,632 passing yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games during 2025, maintains a positive standing within the locker room despite a history of injury challenges. Head coach Kevin O’Connell has since officially demoted McCarthy to the third quarterback on the depth chart. While Murray prepares for his debut, veteran Carson Wentz has been designated as the backup for Week 1. O’Connell cited Wentz’s nearly 100 career starts as a reason to prioritize veteran stability. Despite earlier trade speculation, reports suggest McCarthy and the Vikings are likely to remain together through the current season, especially as McCarthy has expressed a desire to stay in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Packers enter the matchup with notable absences, including Micah Parsons, who is on the Physically Unable to Perform List due to an ACL injury, and running back Josh Jacobs, who is on the Commissioner’s Exempt List following an offseason domestic violence incident.

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