In his Wednesday press conference, O’Connell said McCarthy is continuing to work his way back.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will begin to get “a little bit more active” but won't be rushed back from a sprained right ankle, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday. Carson Wentz is set to start his third straight game when Minnesota faces the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Minnesota Vikings have announced injury news regarding starting quarterback JJ McCarthy before facing the Browns.

The Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4 on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET. In his most recent game, McCarthy put up the following stats: 11-of-21 (52.4%), 158 yards, 0 TDs, 2 INTs; 5 carries, 25 yards.

McCarthy (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

McCarthy has not practiced since a Week 2 loss to the Falcons and head coach Kevin O’Connell said in a press conference from England on Tuesday that the team is hopeful that he will be able to do some work as the team wraps up the week.

Per Ken Maguire of The Associated Press, Wentz took a costly delay of game penalty with 14 seconds remaining in regulation of the Pittsburgh game. According to Pro Football Reference, Wentz ended Week 4 ranked 12th in the NFL among qualified quarterbacks with a 98.2 passer rating on the season.

The veteran quarterback feasted on the Vikings on Sunday with quick and accurate passes. McCarthy could learn a thing or two from him.