Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been out since Week 2 with a high ankle sprain. Here's a look at when Minnesota can expect him back.

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to get back above .500 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night. They received excellent news on this front when they learned about running back Aaron Jones' potential return. Unfortunately, they can't yet say the same for their young quarterback, who was Minnesota's starter entering the 2025 season.

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly concerned about playing J.J. McCarthy with an injury because of his confusion level.

Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings with J.J. McCarthy lacking time in a shortened week to keep building up his sprained right ankle.

We're nearing the midway point of the 2025 NFL season, and the Minnesota Vikings may soon be on their third starting quarterback of the year. Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed as much this week, admitting undrafted rookie Max Brosmer is "an option" in the event Carson Wentz can't stay on the field as J.J. McCarthy's replacement.

Minnesota’s expectation is that the extra rest it has given the former No. 1 pick will have him prepared to start against the Lions in Week 9.

Justin Herbert and the Chargers opened the 2025 season with three straight wins including takedowns of AFC West rivals Denver and Kansas City. Life was good for Jim Harbaugh and his team. The balance of power in the division, if not also the conference appeared to be shifting.

Vikings linked to finally making a trade for QB Kirk Cousins originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Minnesota Vikings are backed into a corner. J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz are both hurting, and neither quarterback has played particularly well when on the field.