US EditionVikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy in ‘Next Phase’ of Rehab but Ankle Still Not Fully Healed
J.J. McCarthy aims to rejoin practice after a high ankle sprain, with hopes to improve the Vikings' offense that ranks fourth-worst in the NFL, coach says.
- On Wednesday, Minnesota Vikings QB1 J.J. McCarthy will begin limited practice this week as he progresses from a sprained right ankle, a move O'Connell says starts his comeback after the team's Week 6 bye.
- Sidelined since Week 2, McCarthy's absence stems from a high ankle sprain that kept him out for Week 3 and Week 4, after missing his rookie season following knee surgery.
- On the field, his 58.5% completion rate and 301 passing yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions show mixed results, while McCarthy ranks 12th of 35 by EPA+CPOE and his ESPN QBR is 38.7.
- Carson Wentz will remain the starter while McCarthy rehabs, and O'Connell says the Vikings coaching staff must decide whether to reinstate McCarthy or keep Wentz.
- Minnesota's Oct. 19 game vs. Philadelphia arrives 35 days after the injury, and Cleveland Clinic guidance says high ankle sprains take 6-8 weeks to heal, leaving timing uncertain.
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in 'next phase' of rehab but ankle still not fully healed
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell says quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin to get “a little bit more active” but won’t be rushed back from a sprained right ankle.
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