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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz warming up forward of an NFL recreation in opposition to the Chicago Bears.
The Minnesota Vikings play the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday afternoon of their second preseason recreation of the schedule.
We needs to be seeing loads of Carson Wentz and J.J. McCarthy at QB throughout the exhibition. Kyler Murray will not be participating, leaving loads of alternative for the QBs behind him.
During the Giants recreation, McCarthy bought the majority of the work within the first half, with Wentz getting work within the second. Wentz had initially been taken out, however then Max Brosmer injured his thumb. This led to Wentz taking part in the remainder of the sport. He threw the would-be game-winning landing to Myles Price.
Carson Wentz spoke to the media after apply on Thursday and had a transparent message for J.J. McCarthy.
Vikings QB Carson Wentz Talks J.J. McCarthy, His Own Role on the Offense
GettyCarson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up previous to the sport in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Carson Wentz spoke with Kyle Joudry of Vikings Territory after apply. Joudry requested an fascinating query, inquiring about how J.J. McCarthy has dealt with his demotion.
“I think he’s handled it well,” started Wentz. “It’s a tough business. It’s a tough league…tough with media, the pressure, all the things that come with it.” Joudry talked about that Wentz “hastened to add” that “the story is far from written for him, for Kyler, and for myself.”
Wentz completed on the subject of McCarthy: “I think he’s gotten better since I got here. I’ve seen it firsthand.” Joudry then says he pivoted off of the McCarthy questioning and moved on to Carson Wentz’s personal position on the Vikings. He shared the reply in full.
“Great question. It’s help the team however I can. Stay ready, whatever that looks like. Yeah, at the end of the day it’s why I signed here is to, if my number gets called, I’m confident in what I can do and what I can bring to the table within this system especially. So we’ll see how it all shakes out.”
Carson Wentz appears as supportive as he needs to be of the younger QB. Even in the event that they’re competing for the QB2 spot, they’re nonetheless teammates. Carson Wentz, of all folks, is aware of how merciless the league will be.
Demond Claiborne Listed as ‘Loser’ of Thursday Joint Practice
GettyRALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 25: Demond Claiborne #1 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons smiles earlier than the primary half previous to the sport in opposition to the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on October 25, 2025 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Getty Images)
Jason Harmon of Vikings on SI recapped Minnesota’s Thursday joint apply with the Baltimore Ravens. He provided some winners and a few losers, with one of many losers being Demond Claiborne.
“It seems like Demond Claiborne is hopping all over these lists daily, and that’s really the best way to summarize his camp so far.” Those had been Harmon’s first phrases on Claiborne, revealing an up-and-down offseason to date for the rookie again.
Harmon famous that Claiborne’s ball safety is a “concern.” He talked about that the ball safety has been an issue all offseason lengthy, however immediately “really showcased how detrimental it could ultimately be.”
There was some gentle within the tunnel for Claiborne on Thursday. Jason Harmon talked about a pleasant roughly 15-yard-run throughout 11-on-11s with the second-team unit. That was the extent of the rainbow, as he had a “brutal” fumble on a run a number of performs later. It ended up being recovered by the Ravens’ protection.
It’s arduous to say that Claiborne gained’t make the group but, however continued ball safety points will make it much less probably that he’ll.
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