A football injury doctor ripped the Minnesota Vikings over their decision on starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

While the Minnesota Vikings are being cautious with J.J. McCarthy, head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't setting an unreasonable standard for when the quarterback can be activated again.

The Vikings are still not going to have J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback in Los Angeles on Thursday night, but coach Kevin O'Connell opened up about how the second-year player is progressing.

Despite that, it sounds like the long-term and short-term plan is for McCarthy to be the guy, with Adam Schefter of ESPN stating that he expects him back sometime in the near future.

When Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2, it was first projected that he would return to start for Minnesota by Week 7 after the team's bye week. Well, fast forward and Week 7 is here and McCarthy isn't expected to start vs. the Eagles. Carson Wentz will instead start in his fourth straight contest.

We're nearing the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, and the Minnesota Vikings may soon be on their third starting quarterback of the year. Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed as much this week, admitting undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is "an option" in the event Carson Wentz can't stay on the field as J.J. McCarthy's replacement.

The Minnesota Vikings don't have either quarterback J.J. McCarthy or running back Aaron Jones once again in Week 7. Here's what we know about their expected return dates.

The Minnesota Vikings got a disappointing update on QB JJ McCarthy ahead of their Week 7 matchup vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.