Vikings Sign QB Ridder For Depth Ahead Bengals Game

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Desmond Ridder to their active roster following an ankle injury to starter J.J. McCarthy, who is expected to miss two to four weeks. Ridder, who was recently released by the Cincinnati Bengals after spending training camp with them, will serve as depth behind starter Carson Wentz and rookie Max Brosmer. The signing potentially offers the Vikings some strategic insight into the Bengals’ playbook, as Ridder was with Cincinnati during the preseason. The Bengals, starting Jake Browning in place of injured Joe Burrow, will face the Vikings in an upcoming game where both teams will rely on backup quarterbacks. Despite Ridder's familiarity with Cincinnati’s offense, analysts expect Cincinnati to introduce new elements to their game plan to offset any advantage. The matchup is anticipated to be close, with the Vikings favored by three points.