"McCarthy called the ankle injury "really annoying." When asked if he thinks he is at a point where he could play, he joked that he would play even if his ankle were cut off. "But we've got to be smart here," McCarthy added, "and understand there's a lot of things that go into play, and at the end of the day, I'm just going to do what I'm told and try to get better as fast as possible.""
"O'Connell has said he wants McCarthy to be 100% recovered when he returns to the lineup, in part to ensure he can carry his lower-body mechanics and footwork into a game. O'Connell and other offensive coaches took McCarthy through a series of throwing workouts during the Vikings' bye week in what appears to be a process that isn't designed to be quick."
J.J. McCarthy's high right ankle sprain is getting there but is not yet 100%. He received well-respected second opinions that indicated his timetable to return could be up to six weeks. He was limited in practice Wednesday. Coach Kevin O'Connell has not named a starter for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and circumstances suggest Carson Wentz is likely to make a fourth consecutive start. Wentz was a full participant Wednesday despite a sore left shoulder. McCarthy said he will follow guidance and try to get better quickly. O'Connell emphasized wanting McCarthy fully recovered to preserve lower-body mechanics and footwork, and coaches took him through throwing workouts during the bye week.
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