J.J. McCarthy Health, Injury Updates & History

J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings

(QB)

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 219 lbs

Age: 22 years

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J.J. McCarthy

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Height: 6'3"

Weight: 219 lbs

Age: 22 yrs

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Minnesota Vikings

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J.J. McCarthy INJURY INSIGHTS

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Nov 28, 2025

Limited all week in practice due to his concussion, ruled out for Sunday, Max Brosmer has been pract...

Nov 24, 2025

Has been placed in the league's concussion protocol after reporting some symptoms on the flight home from their game this past Sunday

Oct 28, 2025

McCarthy has been inactive for Minnesota's last five games while tending to a right high-ankle sprain, but he's displayed some progress following the Vikings' Week 6 bye, as he's been listed as a limited participant on six consecutive practice reports, with the Wentz injury, McCarthy is expected to start Week 9

Oct 23, 2025

Officially is listed as questionable, though head coach Kevin O'Connell has stated that McCarthy will serve as an emergency third QB and Carson Wentz will get the start

Oct 16, 2025

Was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday, this is his first practice since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, currently listed as questionable

Oct 13, 2025

Will practice this week in some capacity as he recovers from an ankle injury that has sidelined him since Week 3, however Carson Wentz may still start this week vs the Eagles

Oct 3, 2025

Has been ruled out of their Week 5 matchup

Sep 27, 2025

Has been ruled out of Week 4 action in Dublin with a high ankle sprain, he has been considered week-to-week since the team's last game

Sep 15, 2025

Likely to miss Week 3 due to a minor high ankle sprain sustained in their Week 2 game, it doesn't seem to be a long-term injury and the team may also be taking the opportunity to give their QB rest, he is considered week-to-week and will continue to be monitored

Aug 4, 2025

Had a meniscus repair and missed the entire season as an understudy, making this effectively his rookie season with tempered expectations, he’s had no limitations in OTAs and was a full participant in June minicamp

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