Remains with Vikings
McCarthy (ankle) remains on the 53-man roster for the Vikings, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
There was talk leading up to cut-down day that McCarthy could be traded or even released, but he will remain with Minnesota for the time being. Kyler Murray will open the season as the starting quarterback for the Vikings, and either McCarthy or Carson Wentz will back him up.
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Demond Claiborne
In line for larger role sans Mason
Claiborne was a healthy scratch for the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers, but he's in line for a larger role for at least the next four games after Jordan Mason (thumb) was placed on injured reserve, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Bigger role on tap
Jones projects to have a bigger role in the coming weeks with Jordan Mason (thumb) on short-term injured reserve, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Kyler Murray
Will be limited Wednesday
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Murray (concussion) will be limited at Wednesday's practice, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Jordan Mason
Lands on injured reserve
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Mason has a small fracture in his thumb that underwent surgery, and the running back will be placed on injured reserve, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Carson Wentz
Will likely start in Murray absence
Wentz "is likely to start" Sunday against the Bears if Kyler Murray does not clear concussion protocol, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
Josh Oliver
Catches two passes in Week 1 win
Oliver logged two catches on four targets for 22 yards during the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Jauan Jennings
Blanked in Minnesota debut
Jennings did not bring in his lone target during the Vikings' 39-22 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Cashes in with TD in Week 1
Jones had 12 carries for 40 yards and one touchdown and didn't catch his only target during Sunday's 39-22 win against the Packers.
Jordan Mason
Nursing sore thumb after Week 1
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Mason is being further evaluated after experiencing thumb soreness coming out of Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Kyler Murray
In concussion protocol, day-to-day
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Murray is in concussion protocol and will be evaluated day by day leading up Sunday's road game in Chicago, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.