Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters a few days ago that the hope is quarterback J.J. McCarthy would be able to get back on the field for practice this week.

But that did not happen on Wednesday.

McCarthy is officially listed as a non-participant on Minnesota’s first injury report of the week, as the club practices in England in preparation for Sunday’s matchup with the Browns in London.

That puts Carson Wentz in line to start at QB once again.

In his Wednesday press conference, O’Connell said McCarthy is continuing to work his way back.

“He’s kind of entering the next phase of his rehab, where he can get a little bit more active, and looking forward to getting him back on the field, practicing with the team as soon as we can,” O’Connell said. “But at the same time, we wa

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