Vikings' McCarthy May Practice Week Ahead Of Eagles Game

The Minnesota Vikings are managing several key injuries as they approach their Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, sidelined with a high ankle sprain, is expected to resume limited practice this week but likely won't start until after the team's Week 7 bye, ensuring he has a full week of practice before returning. Offensive tackle Brian O'Neill, dealing with an MCL sprain, is being evaluated on a week-to-week basis and will avoid injured reserve, aiming for a quicker return. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel will miss practice this week as the team continues to monitor his recovery, making his availability for the game uncertain. The Vikings' offensive line is further impacted by injuries to Donovan Jackson and Ryan Kelly, the latter currently in concussion protocol. Despite these setbacks, the team is cautiously optimistic about the players' recoveries and is preparing for a challenging matchup with the Browns while considering activation of other players from injured reserve.