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UPDATE:
Carson Wentz has returned to the game with a sleeve on his shoulder.
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The Minnesota Vikings' offensive line is getting battered by the Cleveland Browns' stellar pass rush, and this has led to Carson Wentz taking multiple big shots. Wentz took multiple shots, leading to his having to be checked out in the blue medical tent.
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Wentz looked to be in rough shape following a run, where he took a major shot from Carson Schwesinger. Following the hit, he went to get checked out
With Wentz out due to injury, the Vikings will now rely on third-string quarterback Max Brosmer. Following the blue medical tent visit, Wentz was seen walking to the locker room. It was announced that he is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.
On the telecast, it was announced that Wentz went immediately into the X-ray room to get his shoulder checked out.
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This is a nightmare situation for the Vikings. After J.J. McCarthy went down with an ankle injury in Week 2, he has not been healthy enough to make it back to the field.
Wentz was called on to replace McCarthy, and he stepped up as the starter in Weeks 3 and 4. Now, Wentz is injured, and the Vikings are down to their third-string passer.
This Browns defense has one of the best pass rushes in the league, and that has been on full display in the matchup. To make matters worse, the Vikings have dealt with multiple injuries to their starting offensive line. Ryan Kelly, for instance, was placed on IR.
It's tough enough to deal with a very tough Browns defensive front that includes All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett, but it's even more difficult to do so with a banged-up offensive line.
If Wentz truly injured his shoulder, that will lead to his being ruled out and missing more than one game; the Vikings will need to sign a new quarterback to carry them through the weeks that both Wentz and McCarthy are out. There are no details on Wentz yet, but the Vikings are sure to provide those as they come.
For now, the Vikings are in a world of trouble with Wentz being sidelined with a concerning injury to his shoulder.
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