EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy remained in the concussion protocol on Wednesday, doing well enough for limited participation in practice but still uncertain to play this weekend.

McCarthy was cleared to take part in individual drills but not full-team work, coach Kevin O'Connell said. Rookie Max Brosmer was running the first-team offense in preparation for potentially his first career start. The struggling Vikings (4-7) play at Seattle on Sunday.

NFL policy prohibits players in the concussion protocol from conducting media interviews. The Vikings did not make Brosmer available to reporters on Wednesday, preferring to wait until after their practice on Friday once their starter for the game is clear.

“As far as a zero hour, I don’t necessarily know if we’re lo

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