Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is in line to start for the Falcons in Week 8 when they take on the Dolphins.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Vikings expect McCarthy to suit up when the team travels to Detroit to face one of the top teams in the NFL. “The Minnesota Vikings are expecting to get J.J. McCarthy back for their next game, that is against the Lions in Week 9,” Rapoport said on Sunday.

The Minnesota Vikings are releasing former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder from their 53-man roster, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Vikings signed Ridder after starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a high ankle sprain during their Week 2 loss to the Falcons.

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly linked to a veteran from the Atlanta Falcons as they look to rebound from a two-game losing streak.

A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

The Vikings returned to practice on Monday at TCO Performance Center after a mini bye week. J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer were on the field, Carson Wentz was not.