India, Oct. 24 -- Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer have been pushed down the ranks again. Amid criticism around JJ McCarthy and Wentz's injuries, Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell issued a major update. The team's 22-year-old rookie starter, who sustained an ankle injury in Week 2, has been cleared to play.

With McCarthy taking on as QB1 again, Wentz will likely be his backup, and Brosmer will be third-string. The Vikings are 3-4 this season. Their latest loss came against the Los Angeles Chargers. Next week, O'Connell and co will take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

After Thursday's loss, the Vikings coach was asked whether McCarthy would start next week. "If JJ is healthy, JJ will play," he said.

This update comes as Wentz, struggl...