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Rookie Brosmer to Start as McCarthy Enters Concussion Protocol

11/25/2025

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Brosmer will take first-team reps in practice as J.J. McCarthy enters the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.
If McCarthy cannot clear the protocol by Sunday, Brosmer will start against Seattle.
John Wolford is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Brosmer's backup.
Brosmer, an undrafted rookie from Minnesota, has played in four regular-season games, completing five of eight passes for 42 yards.

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Brosmer will take first-team reps in practice as J.J. McCarthy enters the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.
If McCarthy cannot clear the protocol by Sunday, Brosmer will start against Seattle.
John Wolford is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Brosmer's backup.
Brosmer, an undrafted rookie from Minnesota, has played in four regular-season games, completing five of eight passes for 42 yards.