Vikings will have only two quarterbacks at Lions: J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer

The Minnesota Vikings have added veteran quarterback John Wolford to their practice squad but have opted not to elevate him to the active roster for their upcoming game against the Detroit Lions. Consequently, the team will rely on second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer. Wolford was intended to serve as the emergency quarterback, a role that permits entry into a game only if the primary quarterbacks are injured or ejected. Without Wolford on the active roster, the Vikings would need to designate a position player as quarterback if both McCarthy and Brosmer are unavailable. This decision follows the NFL's reintroduction of the emergency quarterback rule after the 2022 NFC Championship, where the San Francisco 49ers faced a similar quarterback shortage.