Overview
- Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that McCarthy has not cleared concussion protocol and will miss Week 13 in Seattle.
- John Wolford is set to be elevated as the game-day backup after Minnesota signed Desmond Ridder to the practice squad on Thursday.
- Carson Wentz remains on injured reserve, tightening the depth behind Brosmer for McCarthy’s absence.
- McCarthy entered the protocol after reporting symptoms following a 23-6 loss at Green Bay and has six touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season as Minnesota sits 4-7.
- Some media and league insiders have floated offseason veteran options if performance and availability issues continue, framing it as a potential strategy rather than a decided plan.