The Vikings added quarterback depth by agreeing to terms with Desmond Ridder on Tuesday afternoon. A source confirmed the deal to the Pioneer Press.

The move was made after J.J. McCarthy suffered a high ankle injury in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta, which is expected to sideline him for the near future. The plan is still for veteran quarterback Carson Wentz to start against the 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, considering Ridder spent training camp with the Bengals.

The running back room was also shuffled, as the Vikings placed running back Aaron Jones on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, which will keep him out for at least the next four games. The team signed fellow

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