Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported soreness in his right knee and was held out of practice to undergo further examination. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team didn’t have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any problem beyond routine soreness.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, right, hugs quarterback J.J. McCarthy before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J.
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team didn’t have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any problem beyond routine soreness, but O’Connell said he wasn’t sure yet whether McCarthy would travel this week for joint practices with Cleveland on Wednesday and Thursday and the preseason game against the Browns on Saturday.so far.
The Vikings also hosted free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore for a visit on Monday, continuing their persistence with potential upgrades to a thin position. The 2019 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year with New England and five-time Pro Bowl pick has been with four teams in the past four seasons. The 33-year-old has gone unsigned since playing for Dallas in 2023 and becoming a free agent.
“We’re very proud of the atmosphere, our locker room, our players,” O’Connell said. “I think it’s a positive to give guys a sneak preview of what they might be joining.”
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