After missing the last five games due to a high ankle sprain, J.J. McCarthy is set to return for the Vikings and make the third start of his career against the Lions this week. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus and has been out for an extended period once again this season, but is finally ready to play on Sunday.

Full practice for J.J. McCarthy signals a Week 9 return, aligning with Kevin O’Connell’s “if he’s healthy, he plays” stance ahead of Lions.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (right ankle sprain) took all of the first-team reps in Wednesday's practice and said he's "ready to go" for Sunday's game at the Lions.

J.J. McCarthy was a full participant in Wednesday's Vikings practice for the first time since he suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 2. He's fully set to return to action in Week 9 vs. the Lions.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy said his ankle feels 'amazing' as he returns from injury to start in Week 9 against the Lions.

McCarthy has been out with an ankle injury since Week 2, but was a full participant in the team’s first practice session of the week. After the workout, McCarthy said he feels confident that he’s ready to get back in action.

It's been a while since we've seen J.J. McCarthy start for the Vikings. Here's what we know about his status entering Week 9.

Former Michigan stars Aidan Hutchinson and J.J. McCarthy will soon share a field for the first time since 2021, but this time on different teams.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters last week that quarterback J.J. McCarthy would start when he’s healthy. They may need him to be this week. According to multiple reporters on the scene,

Leading up to the Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, McCarthy returned to practice for the first time as a limited participant and remained limited through Week 8. However, on Wednesday, ahead of the Vikings’ matchup with the Lions, McCarthy was finally listed as a full participant in practice.