J.J. McCarthy should be back in the lineup when the Minnesota Vikings take the field this weekend. According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert , the quarterback has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to slot back into the starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Commanders.

McCarthy suffered his concussion back in Week 12 and was forced to miss his team’s Week 13 loss to the Seahawks. The 2024 first-round pick seemed to be trending towards a return. Coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters earlier this week that the second-year pro was symptom-free, but he had to get through Wednesday’s practice without any setbacks, per Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune . McCarthy ended up being a full participant during that session, opening the door for his return.

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