Carson Wentz's NFL journey from MVP favorite to journeyman starter ends in pain and toughness - a career that became both a ballad and a tragedy.

In a lengthy response, the Vikings coach explained how Wentz was cleared medically — and he had to honor Wentz's warrior spirit.

Wentz took the heat off coach Kevin O'Connell, who was under fire for leaving him in the game. Now, the job goes back to J.J. McCarthy.

We learned on Monday that Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz will miss the rest of the season because of left shoulder injuries he suffered in Week 5.

Carson Wentz was sacked five times in the loss to the Chargers, but you knew he was not going to come out of the game.

The Minnesota Vikings currently have undrafted rookie Max Brosmer serving as J.J. McCarthy's backup after Carson Wentz was lost for the season last week due to a left shoulder injury, while veteran John Wolford is on the practice squad.

On Sunday, the Vikings will hand back the keys to their future to young quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The final 10 games of this season can still be defined by wins and losses, but the 3-4 Vikings are long shots to make the playoffs (especially if they