Overview
- Minnesota designated Kelly for return on Wednesday, starting his 21-day practice window from injured reserve.
- Coach Kevin O’Connell said Kelly’s recent workouts supported moving to this stage, and he will wear a Guardian cap in practice.
- Blake Brandel has started the past five games at center after shifting from left guard during Kelly’s absence.
- J.J. McCarthy practiced with a wrap on his throwing hand after a bruise, with no expected limitation this week.
- Carson Wentz had surgery to repair a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder; Jonathan Greenard missed practice with a shoulder injury but was given a chance to play Sunday.