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Comments: No Injury Status
J.J. McCarthy's Injury Guide
Injury Risk
Low
Chance of Injury in 2026
36%
Chance of Injury per Game
2.6%
Projected Games Missed 2026
1.40
Durability
0.90
J.J. McCarthy's Injury Status
Current Status
Week 1 Practice Report
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Full
Thu
Full
Fri
Full
- Week Status:
- Active
- Likelihood of Playing:
- High
J.J. McCarthy Injury History
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| Date | League | Injury | Level | Games Missed | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2026 | NFL | Hand | — | — | McCarthy aggravated his right hand injury during Week 18 against the Packers. |
| Dec 21, 2025 | NFL | Hand | — | 1 | McCarthy suffered a right-hand injury in the team's Week 16 win against the Giants |
| Nov 23, 2025 | NFL | Head Cranial Concussion | Grade 1 | 1 | McCarthy was placed in concussion protocol after reporting symptoms following the Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers. |
| Sep 14, 2025 | NFL | Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain | Grade 3 | 5 | McCarthy suffered a high-ankle sprain in the third quarter of Minnesota's Week 2 loss in Atlanta. He finished the game but missed 5 games |
| Aug 10, 2024 | NFL | Knee Meniscus Tear | — | 17 | McCarthy underwent season-ending surgery in mid-August. |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Non-NFL | Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull | Grade 1 | — | McCarthy played through the injury. |
| Nov 23, 2018 | Non-NFL | Hand Thumb Fracture | — | — | Injury date is an estimate. Despite the injury, McCarthy suited up for a state championship game in high school. |
J.J. McCarthy Injury News
View AllJ.J. McCarthy Enters Concussion Protocol
The Vikings have placed QB J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, per HC Kevin O’Connell. As of now, O'Connell says “it’s too early to tell” who’ll be under center for the Vikings in Week 13.
Carson Wentz Done for Season with Left Shoulder Injury
Vikings QB Carson Wentz will miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury that needs surgery, according to multiple reports. Wentz originally suffered the injury on Oct. 5 and has since been visibly bothered by it at points in every start.
Justin Jefferson To Return To Practice This Week
Vikings’ WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is expected to return to practice this week, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.
