The Minnesota Vikings are signing well-traveled quarterback Desmond Ridder to their 53-man roster in the wake of J.J. McCarthy's ankle injury, according to NFL Network . The team also signed running back Cam Akers after Aaron Jones suffered a hamstring injury, per ESPN .

The Ridder move comes after McCarthy suffered an ankle injury in a Week 2 "Sunday Night Football" loss to the Falcons . McCarthy is set to miss two to four weeks , according to ESPN. With McCarthy sidelined, Minnesota is turning to Carson Wentz for the time being, with Ridder brought in to be a backup option once he gets up to speed. The Vikings also have undrafted rookie Max Brosmer on the roster after he impressed in training camp and the preseason, though he has never taken an NFL snap.

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