The P/PTSD Perspective: Signings + Releases, J.J. McCarthy Injury, and Week 1 News

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The P/PTSD Perspective: August 29th, 2026

1) Vikings Make Numerous Signings and Releases on Monday: On a few occasions, GM Nolan Teasley has entered into minor roster frenzies. A couple of guys get kicked out and a couple others get welcomed in. At the end of the week, things are going to get really frisky as the team drops from 91 players to 53 (which is to say nothing of the 16-player practice squad).

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Dwight McGlothern (6) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 3 game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The Vikings won, 48-10. © Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

2) J.J. McCarthy Has Another Brush with Injury: The kid QB has worked through no shortage of health problems since arriving in Minnesota. Does he still demand a spot on the final roster? If so, what’s his role going to be throughout the 2026 season?

3) Vikings May Have Big News Coming on Season Opener Against the Packers: In Week 1, the Minnesota Vikings will host the Green Bay Packers. To my eye, there aren’t many NFL teams to have had worse offseasons than Green Bay. Maybe Jordan Love, a very good passer, can overcome tough circumstances, but that’s not a foregone conclusion.

NFL: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings — Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Clayton Tune (6) runs the ball past Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jalen Redmond (61) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images – Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

4) Vikings’ Former Playmaker Gets Hit Hard by Injury: Always a tough part of the offseason (and, indeed, at any point on the calendar). In a perfect world, the injury gets overcome in a reasonably quick manner.

5) J.J. McCarthy Situation Gets Another Disappointing Development: Lately, the hits just keep on coming. Many foresee a future where McCarthy shrinks down to being the third passer. Does it make sense to keep him if that’s his job? Or, perhaps, is it better to seek out a trade partner?

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