Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy is officially back at full strength and ready to reclaim his starting role as the team prepares for its Week 9 clash against the Detroit Lions . After missing six games with a high right ankle sprain suffered in Week 2, the second-year signal-caller took all first-team reps in Wednesday’s practice, his first full session since the injury.

Speaking to reporters after practice, McCarthy said his ankle feels “amazing” heading into Sunday’s game , per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

“Ready to go. I feel like myself again. I feel like I have those mobility things that I was concerned about going into last week and the prior weeks. So yeah, ready to go,” he said.

McCarthy’s return comes at an important time for Minnesota. Veteran Carson Wentz, who starte

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