Carson Wentz will start for the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Chargers, with the team offering a final update on JJ McCarthy’s injury status and potential return date.

The Vikings haven’t had much luck with their quarterbacks recently. Last year, they selected JJ McCarthy in the first round of the NFL Draft, yet he has only played two games so far.

The former Michigan standout has struggled to stay healthy, forcing the team to rely on different quarterbacks. Now, there’s a final update on his recovery while the Vikings confirm that Carson Wentz will start in Week 8.

Vikings give key update on JJ McCarthy and hint at possible return date

JJ McCarthy missed the entire 2024 season due to a serious knee injury. The young quarterback managed to recover for the 2025 campaign, but

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