JJ McCarthy injury update: Will Vikings star play vs Lions in Week 9? Latest on Max Brosmer

Carson Wentz, who had been struggling with a shoulder injury, was placed on injured reserve and has been ruled out for the season.

Published on: Oct 28, 2025, 04:13:21 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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JJ McCarthy injury update: The Minnesota Vikings received some bad news on Monday. Carson Wentz, who had been struggling with a shoulder injury, was placed on injured reserve and has been ruled out for the season. This leaves Kevin O'Connell and co with two QB options: JJ McCarthy and Max Brosmer.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers (AP)

The Vikings went for veteran Wentz after their regular starter, JJ McCarthy, was injured in Week 2. Minnesota went 2-3 with the 32-year-old at the helm of their offense. However, it was Thursday's 37-10 blowout loss against the Los Angeles Chargers that sparked concerns. Wentz, who was visibly in pain throughout the game, was sacked multiple times.

Coach O'Connell indicated after the game that McCarthy would play Week 9. However, an official update is pending. He is recovering from a high sprain of his right ankle.

If McCarthy is not available for the November 2 game vs the Detroit Lions, the Vikings will be forced to play Max Brosmer.

JJ McCarthy injury update

The news from the Vikings camp seems positive. McCarthy practiced on Monday. Brosmer also participated.

After the loss vs the Chargers, O'Connell said: "We worked out JJ and he was close. The medical staff kind of didn't quite feel like he was there yet, but there was a lot of encouragement. If JJ is healthy, JJ will play. That's been the case since the injury. That's our mindset, and I believe that we are hopefully right around the corner from seeing him."

After the Detroit (5-2) game, the Vikings play the Baltimore Ravens (1-5), Chicago Bears (4-2), Green Bay Packers (4-1-1), and Seattle Seahawks (5-2).

The Minnesota Vikings used the open roster spot to claim former Green Bay Packers tight end Ben Sims off waivers. Tight end Josh Oliver was forced out of the last game with a foot injury.

(With inputs from The Associated Press)

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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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