Overview
- After a Tuesday workout, coaches concluded McCarthy is "not there yet" in his recovery from a right high‑ankle sprain and listed him as the emergency third quarterback for Thursday.
- Minnesota will reassess during a normal practice week, with the Nov. 2 game at Detroit identified as the earliest potential return if he meets the functional thresholds.
- Carson Wentz starts on the short week against the Chargers, with Max Brosmer as the backup.
- O’Connell emphasized reactionary movement in the pocket without pain, the ability to use athleticism to protect himself, and sustained effectiveness over 60 minutes as clearance criteria.
- The team opened running back Aaron Jones’s 21‑day practice window, and his availability for Thursday remains under evaluation.