Thursday walking wounded report....
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is in a walking boot on his sprained ankle, coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday.
McCarthy, center Ryan Kelly and tackle Justin Skule did not practice Wednesday due to injuries. Kelly and Skule are among four Vikings players in the concussion protocol, along with outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and cornerback Jeff Okudah.
McCarthy, who sprained his right ankle in the loss to the Falcons, has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Bengals. The team did not place him on injured reserve, indicating his absence could be shorter than the four-game minimum required by IR.
“He’s responding well early on to treatment,” O’Connell said. “He’s in a boot and kind of letting that thing settle down when he’s not getting treatment. Still heavily involved in meetings and installs and everything.”
Which blockers are available to protect McCarthy’s replacement, Carson Wentz, remains to be seen. Kelly and Skule have started both games so far but may not be cleared to play this week. Second-year center Michael Jurgens took first-team snaps on Wednesday.
Left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who has yet to play this season, was a full participant in practice. He’s nearly 11 months removed from last year’s season-ending knee injury, but he’s still trying to get “comfortable,” O’Connell said.
“He’s been progressing exactly on the timeline,” O’Connell said. “Christian’s expectations and desire to be out on the field is driving everything right now, and he’s continuing to try to get to a place where ... he’s comfortable.”
Seven players needed limited reps on Wednesday: Van Ginkel, safety Harrison Smith (illness), guard Donovan Jackson (wrist), outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard (oblique), tight end Josh Oliver (ankle), safety Theo Jackson (hip) and linebacker Austin Keys (groin).
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Darrisaw full participation is a good sign (he says, knowing CD's knee has been this year's biggest tease). So even if he doesn't play Sunday, I would imagine he should be good to go in Dublin. We also get Addison back for that game, and likely Kelly, assuming his concussion isn't severe (70% of NFL players in concussion protocol are able to return after a week).
Lot's of concussions. Okudah was listed at Full Participant on Weds injury report so I assume he cleared protocol. Van Ginkel was limited practice so I'm assuming he'll clear by Sunday as well. Hope to see Darrisaw soon...so I never have to see Justin Skule ever again. Kelly out is a big deal but likely less of a big deal with a veteran QB...who has been practicing with the second string.
Ryan Kelly C Concussion DNP
J.J. McCarthy QB Ankle DNP
Justin Skule T Concussion DNP
Jonathan Greenard OLB Oblique LP
Donovan Jackson G Wrist LP
Theo Jackson S Hip LP
Austin Keys LB Groin LP
Josh Oliver TE Ankle LP
Harrison Smith S Illness LP
Andrew Van Ginkel OLB Concussion LP
Christian Darrisaw T Knee FP
Jeff Okudah CB Concussion FP
Da Fk up with Harrison Smith? He plan on playing this year? Or why didn’t we put him on IR?
AGRforever wrote:
Da Fk up with Harrison Smith? He plan on playing this year? Or why didn’t we put him on IR?
Opened this thread to ask the same thing. The Hitman has earned more grace than just about anyone wearing purple but like, what is going on here? If they aren't going to say anything and don't want questions then I agree, just put him on IR.
Harrison is just working back into football shape from the reports. I assume he is recovered from the illness, but he didn't practice for a month, so getting that strength back is critical.
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