Carson Wentz injury update: Vikings accused of mishandling QB's shoulder issue amid JJ McCarthy saga

Carson Wentz injury update: The Vikings faced fans' fury on Thursday after QB Wentz was seen struggling with his shoulder

Published on: Oct 24, 2025, 09:09:12 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Carson Wentz injury update: The Minnesota Vikings faced fans' fury on Thursday after veteran quarterback Wentz was seen struggling with his shoulder against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old appeared on the injury report before the game. He was limited in practice on Wednesday, but still started in Week 8.

Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field as he holds his arm after being defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers (Getty Images via AFP)

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Vikings insider Alec Lewis gave out a concerning update on Wentz. “Carson Wentz's contraption on his non-throwing shoulder looks bigger than last week. Have said many times: He's playing through a pretty serious injury, must avoid hits,” he noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

However, Wentz still played and visibly struggled through the game. The Vikings eventually lost 37-10. They are now 3-4 and at the bottom of the NFC North table.

Clearly frustrated with the Vikings' decision to play Wentz, one fan tweeted: “Carson Wentz deserves no credit for playing tough and playing through injury. Stop being an idiot and get out of the game. Zero sympathy for him wincing every play.”

“Has had a left shoulder injury for a few weeks now, just aggravated it. Heading into the medical tent,” another fan posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Wentz can’t even pick up he left arm. What in the f**k is KOC doing? This might get brought up by the NFLPA and the NFL he is clearly in a lot of pain and shouldn’t be getting cleared by any medical staff,” a third one stated.

Wentz was played on Thursday because Minnesota's season regular JJ McCarthy has been injured since Week 2. Wentz was 15 of 27 for 144 yards with one touchdown and an interception while getting sacked five times.

Ahead of the Chargers game, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said that McCarthy's ankle was not quite strong enough. “J.J., the medical staff, and myself were all kind of encouraged by where he’s at and the progress he’s making, but he’s just not there. If this was a Sunday game, maybe it would be a little bit different story and we could push it throughout the week to see where he’s at.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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