Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who participated in spring practice but did not throw because of an unspecified injury to his right (throwing) shoulder, has been cleared to resume throwing.
This was expected to be the spring where McCarthy, the backup last season as a freshman, and returning starter Cade McNamara would be in the thick of competition for the starting job this fall. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said last month that McCarthy had “soreness” in the shoulder but would not require surgery.
Harbaugh, during a conversation recapping spring practice with host Jon Jansen on the “In the Trenches’ podcast Thursday, offered his thoughts on the entire team after the conclusion of spring practice and updated McCarthy’s status.