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Tim Capurso

Carson Wentz Defends Kevin O'Connell After Playing Through Serious Shoulder Injury

The Vikings' judgement—specifically that of coach Kevin O'Connell—came into question after it was announced that quarterback Carson Wentz underwent season-ending shoulder surgery earlier this week. Just this past week, Wentz played through what was later revealed to be a dislocated shoulder, which included a torn labrum and fractured socket in his non-throwing shoulder, an injury he had suffered three weeks prior during a win over the Browns.

It begged the question: Was Wentz put in harm's way?

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