J.J. McCarthy injury update: Minnesota Vikings announce QB's status for Seahawks game

by: Daniel Hager 5 hours ago DanielHagerOn3

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his sixth game of the season this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced the news on Friday afternoon.

McCarthy has not cleared concussion protocol, leaving the door open for undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer to make his first career start. Brosmer has seen game action in four games this season. He’s completed 5/8 passes for 42 yards.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced J.J. McCarthy didn’t clear concussion protocol and undrafted rookie QB Max Brosmer will start on Sunday at Seattle.

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The Minnesota Vikings took a huge gamble this offseason by deciding to let quarterbacks  Sam Darnold  and  Daniel Jones  depart in free agency, opting in favor of their 2024 first round draft pick. McCarthy missed his rookie season with a torn meniscus, but was tabbed as ‘the guy’ heading into this season.

While Darnold (Seattle Seahawks) and Jones (Indianapolis Colts) are excelling with their new teams, McCarthy is struggling mightily. Although he has dealt with a high-ankle sprain (and recently a concussion) this season, he has started in six games for Minnesota. Over that span, the team is just 2-4.

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