Carson Wentz injury update: Latest news on Vikings QB after suffering left shoulder injury vs. Browns

The veteran had to leave the game ahead of halftime.

Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz injury update: Latest news on Vikings QB after suffering left shoulder injury vs. Browns originally appeared on The Sporting News

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz is getting his third-straight start on Sunday for the injured J.J. McCarthy, but the veteran is now dealing with his own injury.

Wentz had to leave Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns in London ahead of halftime. Cleveland took a three-point lead while Minnesota's offense struggled to move the ball to close out the half.

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If Wentz can't continue, it will put the Vikings offense in a deeper hole. Here' the latest on Wentz's injury.

Carson Wentz injury update

Wentz appeared to injure his left shoulder on a play where he was trying to run for a first down. The veteran was tackled short of the line-to-gain and clearly had discomfort in his left shoulder.

With the Browns driving to end the half, Wentz left the field early to be evaluated as Minnesota ruled him questionable to return.

According to the NFL Network broadcast, Wentz went inside to undergo X-rays on his left shoulder.

Who is the Vikings backup QB?

If Wentz can't continue, then Max Brosmer will take over at quarterback.

Brosmer is an undrafted free agent who spent most of his college career at New Hampshire before transferring to Minnesota.

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