McCarthy has sat out the last three games as backup Carson Wentz led the team to a 2–1 record prior to the bye week this past Sunday. It's unclear whether or not McCarthy will play in Sunday's home game against the Eagles, but he told the media on Wednesday that he's progressing well from the injury.

On Wednesday, JJ. McCarthy was limited, and Carson Wentz participated fully ahead of a critical Week 7 game versus the Eagles

J.J. McCarthy injured his right ankle in Week 2. He’s back at practice but not yet at 100 percent. “ It’s unfortunate and one of those really annoying injuries,” McCarthy said Wednesday, via Dave Campbell of the Associated Press, “but I’m just continuing to work to get to 100 percent as fast as possible.”