Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell looks on against the Chicago Bears. Approaching a Week 5 matchup with the Cleveland Browns , the Minnesota Vikings made a move that signals some confidence in their quarterback room moving forward. On Saturday, October 4, the Vikings waived veteran quarterback Desmond Ridder , who spent two weeks with the team with J.J. McCarthy on the mend from a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 2. That leaves just Carson Wentz and undrafted rookie Max