Overview
- Carson Wentz will have season-ending surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder to repair a torn labrum and fractured socket suffered in Week 5 in London against the Browns.
- Wentz, placed on injured reserve this week, said he chose to keep playing and praised team communication, while Kevin O’Connell and medical staff maintained he wasn’t risking further structural damage.
- Wentz plans to schedule the procedure after his wife gives birth, expects roughly a four-month recovery, and intends to play in 2026.
- J.J. McCarthy took all first-team reps Wednesday, said his ankle feels “amazing,” and will start Sunday at the Lions after missing five games.
- The Vikings set their depth chart with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer as the No. 2 quarterback and veteran John Wolford on the practice squad, as the team sits 3-4.