Overview

• Coach Kevin O’Connell said J.J. McCarthy is expected to return to practice after the Week 6 bye, with his original 2–4 week timeline keeping a Week 7 return in play if his ankle responds.
• Carson Wentz is being evaluated for a sore left shoulder sustained in the London game, though he finished the contest and no starter has been named for the Eagles matchup.
• Wentz engineered a 10-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 12-yard touchdown to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds left to beat the Browns 21–17 in London.
• Minnesota waived emergency quarterback Desmond Ridder before the Browns game, leaving rookie Max Brosmer as the primary backup as O-line injuries continue to drive roster moves.
• O’Connell and key teammates continue to view McCarthy as the long-term starter, with Jordan Addison saying he plans to work with McCarthy during the bye as the team evaluates next steps.