J.J. McCarthy Health, Injury Updates & History

McCarthy has been inactive for Minnesota's last five games while tending to a right high-ankle sprai...

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

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

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

Has been ruled out of their Week 5 matchup

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

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

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

Officially out for season after the surgery was determined to be a full repair of the meniscus

Faces knee surgery that could sideline him indefinitely with his season's fate depending on the type of meniscus surgery—either a quicker recovery through trimming or a longer season-ending process if repair is needed, Dr. David Chao a former NFL physician highlights that while trimming allows for a faster return repairing the meniscus requires extended healing time, despite the setback this recovery period could benefit McCarthy's long-term development allowing him time to acclimate to NFL demands with the team's medical decisions prioritizing his future health and career