Thomas had seemingly done everything necessary to earn a roster spot, but an ankle injury in the preseason finale now adds uncertainty to the start of his season.

The Vikings got good news regarding a rookie who was injured in the team's final preseason game.

Sam Ehlinger shined with a three-touchdown performance in the Denver Broncos' 34-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night.

The future of J.J. McCarthy with the Minnesota Vikings remains uncertain, as the team will need to cut its roster to 53 on Aug. 30. Moreover, on Aug. 29, Alec Lewis of The Athletic shared his projection for the Vikings’ roster,

DENVER — Coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t get to see Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy start in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Broncos like he wanted. Another injury the Vikings did not need arrived less than four minutes into the Vikings’ 34-6 loss.

McCarthy is dealing with an ankle injury he suffered during the Vikings' second preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens. The 23-year-old sat out of practice on Wednesday because of the malady, and he wasn't comfortable suiting up against the Broncos because of it.

Kevin O'Connell shared his thoughts on the Vikings' punter battle after Friday's game.

The Athletic's Alec Lewis projected McCarthy will be left off Minnesota's roster as Sunday's cutdown deadline approaches. He had Carson Wentz as the QB2 behind Kyle Murray, and wrote, "McCarthy's comfort (or lack thereof) with being QB3 could dictate his future in Minnesota."