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Vikings’ Carson Wentz to IR with shoulder injury that requires season-ending surgery, AP source says
The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve. Wentz will have season-ending surgery on his left, non-throwing shoulder, according to a person with knowledge of the plans.
J.J. McCarthy was back at quarterback for the Vikings after missing five games with a high right ankle sprain, and they looked like a whole new team in a 27-24 win over the Lions in Detroit. McCarthy completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns with just one interception,
The Vikings made enough plays down the stretch on Sunday, but quarterback J.J. McCarthy believes there are more to be made.