Oct 5, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) warms up before an NFL International Series game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Minnesota Vikings are in dire straits at the quarterback position.

In the second quarter of the Week 5 matchup between the Vikings and the Cleveland Browns in London, stand-in starter Carson Wentz was injured after a scramble.

The passer attempted to pick up a first down with his legs when he was crunched by a pair of Browns defenders.

Wentz was seen stretching out his left arm, and the NFL Network broadcast noted that he entered the blue medical tent. He would later be seen making his way to the locker room with minutes left in the first half.

Carson Wentz injury update

Wentz returned in the second half vs. the Browns, with a little bit of protective gear on his left shoulder.

He was originally listed as questionable to return with a left shoulder injury. That is Wentz's non-throwing shoulder.

The NFL Network broadcast reports that Wentz entered the X-ray room after exiting the locker room.

Vikings QB depth chart

With injuries to J.J. McCarthy and also Carson Wentz, the Vikings have one healthy QB dressed for Sunday:

  • J.J. McCarthy (injured)
  • Carson Wentz
  • Max Brosmer

Brosmer was signed as an undrafted free agent this offseason. He attempted four passes in Week 3 vs. the Bengals, completing two of them for 29 yards.

This story will be updated.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carson Wentz injury update: Vikings QB hurts shoulder vs. Browns

Reporting by Joe Rivera, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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