The Minnesota Vikings name Carson Wentz as their No. 2 quarterback for the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers, with J.J. McCarthy listed behind him as the team’s third quarterback. McCarthy is also described as a former top prospect whose current role has dropped on the depth chart.
The outlets note that McCarthy was the Vikings’ first-round selection in the 2024 draft (picked No. 10 overall) and that expectations were higher when he made his NFL debut. Yahoo and others reference his earlier impact, while the Star Tribune and CBS Sports focus on his recent regression and the resulting demotion to third string.
Overall, the reporting centers on the same roster decision for the season opener—Wentz moving into the QB2 spot and McCarthy falling to QB3—while differing mainly in emphasis, ranging from background on McCarthy’s draft status and early performances to the implications of his current development.
