Overview

• O’Connell confirmed McCarthy will not play and noted the quarterback is engaged in rehab and on-field learning during practice sessions.
• Veteran Carson Wentz will make his Vikings debut against the Bengals with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer active as the No. 2.
• Star Tribune reporting outlines a contingency in which Brosmer would take over if Wentz is injured or ineffective.
• Brosmer earned a 53-man roster spot after a strong camp and preseason, winning out over Sam Howell.
• Reports differ on the exact injury — described as turf toe by one outlet and a high-ankle sprain by others — and early estimates suggest a 2–4 week recovery window ahead of a Week 6 bye.