After learning that young quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, the Vikings added some depth by agreeing to terms with quarterback Desmond Ridder on Tuesday afternoon. A source confirmed the deal to the Pioneer Press.
The plan is still for the veteran quarterback Carson Wentz to start for the Vikings against the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s unclear if Ridder will supplant rookie quarterback Max Brosmer as the backup.
There could be some gamesmanship at play from the Vikings, too, considering Ridder spent training camp with the Bengals. Though it wasn’t the only reason the Vikings decided to make the move, the fact that Ridder has knowledge of the system certainly didn’t hurt.
In other news, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press that the Vikings have placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, and that they have signed fellow running back Cam Akers to the practice squad.
There has been no indication as of right now that the Vikings plan to place McCarthy on injured reserve.
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