Overview
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy reported head symptoms on the flight home from Green Bay and entered the NFL’s concussion protocol Monday.
- The staff has not identified a specific play when a head hit occurred, and McCarthy’s availability for Sunday at Seattle remains in question.
- If McCarthy is not cleared, Brosmer would make his first NFL start, with practice‑squad veteran John Wolford the likely backup.
- McCarthy’s 2025 line through six starts: 54.1% completions, six touchdowns, 10 interceptions; in Week 12 he threw for 87 yards with two interceptions and took five sacks in a 23–6 loss.
- At 4–7 with limited QB experience behind McCarthy, analysts have urged Minnesota to explore veteran options for 2026 if his progress does not improve.