The return of J.J. McCarthy will have to wait a little bit longer.

Though head coach Kevin O’Connell said McCarthy went through a workout on Tuesday morning at TCO Performance Center, the 22-year-old quarterback still isn’t 100 percent as he works his way back from a high ankle sprain.

As a result, Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Vikings against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium. Max Brosmer will be the backup and McCarthy will be available under emergency circumstances.

Notably, the Vikings won’t practice at full speed at all this week, opting instead for multiple walkthroughs as a way to maximize recovery across the roster.

Aaron Jones had his 21-day practice window opened up on Tuesday afternoon. The 30-year-old running back has been on injure

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