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Vikings Hold Out J.J. McCarthy in Dublin; London Return Viewed as Long Shot

Minnesota is managing the high-ankle sprain day to day to prioritize full recovery.

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Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) takes the field before the game against Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • McCarthy was ruled out against the Steelers in Dublin and has not practiced since suffering a high right-ankle sprain in Week 2.
  • NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported a Week 5 return in London against the Browns is considered a long shot, though not officially ruled out.
  • Head coach Kevin O’Connell says the team will only ramp up McCarthy’s workload when he is 100 percent, noting they are monitoring his response to travel and conditioning.
  • The Vikings are preparing veteran Carson Wentz to start while McCarthy recovers, and he posted 173 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers in a Week 3 win over the Bengals.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter initially pegged the recovery at two to four weeks, and with a Week 6 bye, the earliest practical target is Week 7 at Philadelphia.