Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy Will Return to Practice After Bye Week

Kevin O'Connell Reveals Major Update on J.J. McCarthy Plans for Bye Week

The Minnesota Vikings‘ bye week could not have been better timed for J.J. McCarthy. After salvaging their two-week trip across the pond with their 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Vikings will ramp up McCarthy during their week off in hopes of the second-year QB starting after their bye week, against the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 19. Though they went 2-1 with backup quarterback Carson Wentz, the Vikings came seconds from a winless Euro…

McCarthy set to return to practice

(Eagan, MN) — JJ McCarthy won’t have much time off during the Vikings bye week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters that McCarthy will spend much of the next two weeks getting extensive work on the practice field. The second-year quarterback has missed Minnesota’s last three games due to an ankle sprain. Meanwhile, back-up quarterback Carson Wentz is dealing with a shoulder injury. The Vikings return to action with a home game against the …

McCarthy set for on-field work, Wentz hurting

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get "extensive work" on the field during Minnesota's bye week, coach Kevin O'Connell said, while veteran Carson Wentz requires further evaluation of his injured shoulder.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will return to practice after bye week

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday J.J. McCarthy will return to practice after the bye week, and his ramp up period from an ankle injury will start this week.

Souhan: When will J.J. McCarthy return to the Vikings

Carson Wentz has filled in admirably and Max Brosmer physically looks the part, but make no mistake, McCarthy is the future of the Vikings and should start when he’s healthy.

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy Returns To Practice; Carson Wentz Dealing With Shoulder Injury

The Vikings are currently on their bye after two straight overseas games. It remains to be seen what their quarterback situation will be for Week 7, but J.J. McCarthy is making strides toward a return. Minnesota’s 2025 starter took part in practice Monday. That development came after McCarthy was sidelined through each of the past three weeks due to a high ankle sprain. The Vikings have not rushed the 2024 first-rounder back onto the field, rely…