J.J. McCarthy Injury: Returns to practice

McCarthy (ankle) participated in practice Monday first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain Sept. 14, Andrew Krammer of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

While head coach Kevin O'Connell has not named a starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Eagles, he previously said McCarthy would need a full week of practice in order to gain clearance to play. Meanwhile Carson Wentz was also able to practice Monday, despite nursing a sore non-throwing shoulder. If McCarthy is able to practice without major limitations all week, he could return to the starting job.