JJ McCarthy made a brief return and performed well
With combine practices becoming more common, having starters participate in preseason games has fallen off coaches' wish lists. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that JJ McCarthy, wearing nfl jersey number 9, will not play in Week 2's preseason game against the Patriots.
JJ McCarthy showed tremendous improvement in two combine practices with the Patriots on Wednesday and Thursday. He played under center for the first time and received a roaring ovation from the home crowd. His performance, from an inconsistent start on Day 1 to decisiveness on Day 2, was a marked improvement, even surpassing the league's top-tier performance.
McCarthy is one of the most uncertain players in the league. As the season approaches, it becomes increasingly likely that he will become the Minnesota Timberwolves' star player. If you want to keep him in the Minnesota Vikings jerseys, you have to keep him healthy and avoid putting the ace in danger for insignificant games.