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The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of John Wolford to their practice squad on Wednesday. The move comes in the wake of Carson Wentz's season-ending shoulder injury.Wentz, who made five starts in franchise quarterback J.J. McCarthy's absence, was playing through pain and was added to the injured reserve by the Vikings this week.NFL fans reacted to Minnesota signing the 30-year-old quarterback to the practice squad while McCarthy is expected to the lineup this weekend."Yeah because McCarthy will be worse than Wentz."Anthony Caban @anthonycabanLINKYeah because McCarthy will be worse than Wentz."All three Vikings QBs today have a combined 88 lifetime completed passes 😆"Nick Freiling @NickFreilingLINKAll three Vikings QBs today have a combined 88 lifetime completed passes 😆"Vikings out here thinking these guys are baseball cards 🤣🤣🤣"William M @williammmmcLINKVikings out here thinking these guys are baseball cards 🤣🤣🤣"Considering the health of the QB room, this guy will probably be seeing action before the end of November."Paco @SamPaco2LINKConsidering the health of the QB room, this guy will probably be seeing action before the end of November."Wow, talk about a disappointing pickup. All the talk of signing a veteran to help out with McCarthy, and they sign Wolford 😬"EL REY @MCRsBlueLINKWow, talk about a disappointing pickup.All the talk of signing a veteran to help out with McCarthy, and they sign Wolford 😬Wolford was added to the New York Jets' practice squad after going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft. He spent time with the Jets, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Jacksonville Jaguars.He has played in the NFL only for the Rams, making seven appearances, four starts for the team during his three-season stint. He completed 58.7% of his passes for 626 yards, one touchdown and five interceptions with a 2-2 record.J.J. McCarthy set to face former college teammate on Vikings return against LionsJ.J. McCarthy is expected to make his first start since suffering an ankle injury in the Week 2 clash against the Atlanta Falcons. The second-year quarterback will be up against his former University of Michigan teammate, Aidan Hutchinson, when the Vikings take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday.The Lions edge rusher is excited about the prospect of facing his former teammate on the weekend.“Yeah, it’ll be exciting. You know, we have a great relationship, and I’ve probably got to shoot him a text this week at some point, letting him know that,” Hutchinson said. “I’m super excited. He’s a great competitor, great player and I’m looking forward to him.”McCarthy has been troubled by injuries and with his backup, Carson Wentz, expected to be sidelined for the season, the quarterback will have to step for the Vikings.
