US EditionJ.J. McCarthy out of walking boot; Vikings won’t place him on IR
- Quarterback J.J. McCarthy has progressed enough from a high ankle sprain to return to practice, though he did not participate with teammates.
- Head Coach Kevin O'Connell indicated McCarthy is handling his rehab well and feels positive about his progress.
- The Vikings will not place McCarthy on injured reserve and have ruled him out for the game against the Bengals.
- Other Vikings players, including Ryan Kelly and Justin Skule, are also ruled out for the next game, while several others are questionable.
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J.J. McCarthy out of walking boot; Vikings won’t place him on IR
After suffering a high ankle sprain last weekend in a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, young quarterback J.J. McCarthy has progressed enough that he was able to return to the practice field for the Vikings. Kind of. Though he wasn’t able to actually participate with his teammates on Friday afternoon at TCO Performance Center, McCarthy stood alongside head coach Kevin O’Connell on the sideline, listening while he delivered the play call to veter…
Vikings Rumors Simmer on Christian Darrisaw, J.J. McCarthy, and Harrison Smith
The Minnesota Vikings have one more game before a European doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns, taking on the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Rumors are heating up around Christian Darrisaw, J.J. McCarthy, and Harrison Smith as the Vikings navigate questions heading into Week 3. Minnesota will face an old friend in quarterback Jake Browning, who has replaced Joe Burrow as the QB1 due to Burrow’s…
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