Though the Vikings didn’t actually practice on Monday afternoon at TCO Performance Center, they are required by the NFL to release an estimated injury report. They listed McCarthy as a non participant with a right hand injury, which, in turn, raises questions about his availability moving forward.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws the ball during a game against New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Dec 21, 2025, East Rutherford, NJ, USA | Yannick Peterhans / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy left Sunday's win over the Giants with a right hand injury and he would have missed practice on Monday for the same reason. The Vikings turned in an estimated injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Lions and it showed McCarthy as a non-participant.

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