EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings welcomed their time off from a much-needed bye week, following an unprecedented 10-day, two-game trip to Ireland and England amid an early season surge of injuries.

Not all of the players took a break. J.J. McCarthy had work to do.

After his progression as an NFL quarterback hit another snag with a sprained ankle that sidelined him for the last three games, McCarthy has been entrenched this week at the team's practice facility upon return from Europe in preparation for the resumption of the schedule.

Though Carson Wentz capably steered them to two victories with a veteran savvy and poise, the Vikings have a 22-year-old to develop in a win-now league. There's no reason to wait longer to bring McCarthy back if he's fully healthy. Doing

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