Vikings Make Unexpected QB Decision Amid JJ McCarthy Trade Speculation

News ArticlePublishedAug 31, 2026 at 03:03 PM EDTEach NFL team's 53-man roster is set, and as always, the roster announcements come with surprises.For the Minnesota Vikings, one of the most interesting aspects of their roster is the quarterback room.This team has had lots of drama with its quarterback situation as of late. After teetering between having Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy start, Murray got the start, so the remaining questions are about the rest of this quarterback room.Along with the Vikings' 53-man roster announcement was the unexpected decision to have a whopping four quarterbacks on the roster. Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer all made the cut, making for an interesting storyline going into the new season.More sports: Cowboys Make Blockbuster Trade M