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J.J. McCarthy
Likely back in Week 14
McCarthy is expected to get cleared through the concussion protocol and play in Week 14 against the Commanders, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Justin Jefferson
Held back by putrid QB play
Jefferson had only two catches for four yards in Minnesota's shutout loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Jordan Mason
Could be back in lead role Week 14
Mason could be in line to lead Minnesota's backfield in Week 14 against the Commanders, as Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that Aaron Jones injured his shoulder during Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks.
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Justin Jefferson
Set to catch passes from rookie QB
J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to being in the league's concussion protocol, which means Jefferson and the rest of the Vikings pass catchers will be hauling in targets from undrafted rookie Max Brosmer.
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J.J. McCarthy
Could face competition
McCarthy could face competition to be Minnesota's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, Dan Graziano of ESPN suggests.
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Max Brosmer
Could be headed for first NFL start
Brosmer might get the start at quarterback for the Vikings in Week 13 after Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that J.J. McCarthy was placed in the concussion protocol Monday.
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J.J. McCarthy
Dealing with hand injury
McCarthy was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a hand bruise, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Jordan Mason
RB platoon-mate injured again
Mason could see an uptick in touches against the Ravens in Week 10, as Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that Aaron Jones suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Lions.
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Aaron Jones
Optimistic for Week 10 availability
Jones suffered an AC joint sprain in his shoulder during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Lions, but he believes he'll be available to face the Ravens in Week 10, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
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Carson Wentz
Defends team with regard to injury
Wentz defended the Vikings' coaching and training staff Wednesday with regard to how they handled his shoulder injury, which he'll undergo surgery for soon, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Max Brosmer
Set to back up McCarthy
Brosmer will serve as the backup to J.J. McCarthy for the rest of the season, even if the Vikings acquires another quarterback, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Aaron Jones
May play reduced role in return
Jones will likely work in a complementary role in Week 8 against the Chargers, playing primarily in passing situations, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
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Jordan Mason
Back to split with Jones
Mason could cede more touches moving forward to Aaron Jones, who is active for Thursday's game against the Chargers after being activated from injured reserve earlier in the day.
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Aaron Jones
Good chance for Week 8 return
Coach Kevin O'Connell has expressed optimism that Jones will be able to return for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
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Carson Wentz
Could draw one more start
Wentz could draw the start in Week 8 because the Vikings are on a short week, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
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Carson Wentz
Remains in Week 7 starting mix
Head coach Kevin O'Connell declined to name a starting quarterback Wednesday between Wentz and J.J. McCarthy for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Ankle still not fully healthy
McCarthy conceded Wednesday that the ankle sprain that's cost him the last three games is "getting there" but not fully resolved, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
May be lining up for Week 7 return
McCarthy is recovering well from an ankle injury and could start for the Vikings coming out of the team's Week 6 bye, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
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Carson Wentz
Working without three O-Linemen
Wentz will be playing against the Browns on Sunday without three starting offensive linemen, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
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Jordan Addison
Making 2025 debut in Ireland
Addison is set to make his 2025 regular-season debut against the Steelers on Sunday in Dublin, Ireland, Brooke Pryor of ESPN reports.
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Carson Wentz
Could remain starter until bye
Wentz could be in line to start both of the Vikings' upcoming games in Europe, as they face the Steelers in Dublin in Week 4 before taking on the Browns in London in Week 5, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
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J.J. McCarthy
Won't be rushed back
McCarthy has been ruled out for a Week 4 meeting with the Steelers as he recovers from an ankle injury, and Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell wouldn't commit to the second-year quarterback regaining the starting job as soon as he's healthy, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
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Carson Wentz
Excited for Week 3 start
Wentz said Wednesday that he feels prepared for a forthcoming "surreal" Week 3 start for the Vikings, a team he grew up rooting for, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
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Jordan Mason
In line for big workload
Mason is expected to start in Week 3 against the Bengals, with Alec Lewis of The Athletic reporting that Aaron Jones suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
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Aaron Jones
Unlikely to play in Week 3
Jones may not play in Week 3 against the Bengals due to a hamstring injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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