JJ McCarthy leaves a Minnesota Vikings preseason appearance after getting “banged up,” according to multiple reports. Coverage says his latest outing ends earlier than expected during a rough showing, following a period in which he has been dealing with injuries.
The articles frame the move within the team’s quarterback situation. They note that McCarthy is no longer the starting option and that the preseason stretch is continuing to serve as a proving ground for the position. Both outlets describe the game as difficult for him, with the injury concern becoming the central update from the appearance.
While the reports do not provide extensive detail on the specific injury or the expected timeline, they are consistent on the basic sequence: McCarthy’s preseason action ends early due to how he is feeling, and this comes after he loses the starting role.
