J.J. McCarthy injury update: Latest news on Vikings QB's status in Week 18 game

Mike Moraitis

J.J. McCarthy injury update: Latest news on Vikings QB's status in Week 18 game image

The Minnesota Vikings have an injury concern with quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the second half of the Week 18 game against the Green Bay Packers.

McCarthy appeared to suffer his injury in the third quarter and took himself out of the game. Rookie Max Brosmer is now in under center in McCarthy's place.

Follow our tracker below for the latest updates on McCarthy's status for the rest of the game against the Packers.

J.J. McCarthy injury update

UPDATE: McCarthy is officially questionable to return due to a hand injury.

UPDATE: McCarthy didn't go into the blue medical tent and is remaining on the sideline, although he does have his throwing hand behind his back, so he might have injured it again. Still no update from the team.

McCarthy has taken himself out of the game, but it remains unclear what he's dealing with.

We'll update this page once more information is known.

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