The Minnesota Vikings will have a change under center in Week 9 as quarterback J.J. McCarthy appears ready to return from a high ankle sprain, while veteran Carson Wentz’s season is officially over.
Wentz suffered a dislocation that tore his labrum and fractured the socket in his left shoulder during the Vikings’ Week 4 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the severity of the injury, Wentz played through pain for several weeks, making it to Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers before being sidelined.
Wentz will undergo labral repair surgery on his left shoulder and is expected to be fully healthy for the start of next season, according to Pro Football Doc.
Meanwhile, McCarthy, who has been out since Week 2 with a high ankle sprain, may finally be ready to reclaim the starting role. Pro Football Doc noted that the rookie has been healthy enough to play for at least the past two weeks, serving as the team’s emergency quarterback during that time.
McCarthy returned to practice Monday and is expected to start in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions, barring any setbacks. His return could provide a needed spark to an offense that has struggled with consistency since his injury.
The Vikings have not yet made an official announcement regarding their starting quarterback, but all signs point to McCarthy being back under center as Minnesota looks to stay competitive in the NFC North race.
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