JJ McCarthy injury row takes new turn; Vikings accused of benching star QB despite positive update

Carson Wentz injury update: The Minnesota Vikings faced fans' fury on Thursday after veteran quarterback Wentz was seen struggling with his shoulder against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old appeared on the injury report before the game. He was limited in practice on Wednesday, but still started in Week 8.

Carson Wentz #11 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field as he holds his arm after being defeated by the Los Angeles Chargers(Getty Images via AFP)

Vikings insider Alec Lewis gave out a concerning update on Wentz. “Carson Wentz's contraption on his non-throwing shoulder looks bigger than last week. Have said many times: He's playing through a pretty serious injury, must avoid hits,” he noted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.