Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is on track to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after clearing concussion protocol on Thursday.

McCarthy, 22, was a full practice participant for the second consecutive day. He missed last Sunday's 26-0 loss at Seattle after sustaining a concussion in the prior game, a 23-6 setback at Green Bay. It was his second injury absence of the season, previously missing five games due to a high ankle sprain.

He told reporters on Thursday that he couldn't pick one play that caused the concussion.

"Every single game kind of feels like you get kicked in the face by a donkey," McCarthy said.

McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has struggled this season after missing his entire rookie campaign due to a torn meniscus. In six

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