Carson Wentz will serve as the Vikings’ starting quarterback again in Week 7, as presumptive QB1 J.J. McCarthy is still dealing with a high ankle sprain that has kept him on the sidelines since Week 3. Head coach Kevin O’Connell previously stopped short of confirming McCarthy would be back in the starting lineup when he is fully healthy, and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network … [Read more...] about Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Will Not Name QB1 Until J.J. McCarthy Is 100%
Vikings Activate LB Blake Cashman From IR
Blake Cashman is positioned to make his return in Week 7. The veteran linebacker was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, per a Vikings announcement. Cashman had his practice window opened earlier this week. That left Minnesota with 21 days to bring him back into the fold, but it is of course a positive development that he has been activated after one week of practice. … [Read more...] about Vikings Activate LB Blake Cashman From IR
Vikings To Start Carson Wentz Vs. Eagles
The Carson Wentz revenge game is officially happening. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that Wentz will start on Sunday against the Eagles, his former team. The Eagles traded up to draft Wentz with the No. 2 pick in the 2016 draft with the hopes that he would be their long-term franchise quarterback. It didn’t quite work out that way. Wentz struggled as a rookie … [Read more...] about Vikings To Start Carson Wentz Vs. Eagles
Eagles DE Za’Darius Smith Retires
Za’Darius Smith has taken part in five of the Eagles’ six games this season, but his time with Philadelphia is abruptly coming to an end. The veteran pass rush announced on Instagram Monday that he is retiring. “Who would’ve thought that a kid from Greenville, Alabama, with just one year of high school football experience, would go on to play professional football in the NFL … [Read more...] about Eagles DE Za’Darius Smith Retires
Vikings Designate LB Blake Cashman For Return From IR
Blake Cashman has been out since Week 1, but he could be back in the fold for the Vikings soon. The veteran linebacker returned to practice today, per a team announcement. Cashman suffered a hamstring injury during Minnesota’s season debut, and it quickly became clear he was in line to miss multiple weeks. The team’s decision to move him to injured reserve came as no surprise … [Read more...] about Vikings Designate LB Blake Cashman For Return From IR