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11  TD  •
12  INT 
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Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the season after right knee surgery to repair meniscus

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the season after right knee surgery to repair meniscus
AUGUST 14, 2024 • Associated Press
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to miss rookie season following surgery to repair meniscus Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy underwent surgery on his torn right meniscus on Wednesday and will miss the 2024 season.
AUGUST 14, 2024 • NFL.COM
Will miss entire rookie season Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Wednesday that McCarthy (knee) has undergone season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Impact The Vikings announced Tuesday that McCarthy would require knee surgery, but at that time there seemed to be optimism that the No. 10 overall pick might only need his meniscus trimmed, an operation would have allowed him to return in 2024. Instead, Minnesota is proceeding with the option that best positions McCarthy for a successful long-term career, at the cost of missing his entire rookie campaign. The development leaves Sam Darnold in position to start Week 1 under center for the Vikings, and potentially to keep a grip on that position for the entire 2024 season. The team also figures to explore adding further depth behind Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall.
AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
GMFB: Breaking Down How The J.J. McCarthy Injury Impacts The Vikings "GMFB" on how quarterback J.J. McCarthy's injury will impact Minnesota Vikings offense.
AUGUST 14, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM
Rapoport lays out potential timeline for J.J. McCarthy's return from meniscus tear | 'The Insiders' In a segment on "The Insiders", NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport lays out the potential timeline for Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J....
AUGUST 14, 2024 • NFL.COM
How does the J.J. McCarthy injury impact Vikings offense? | 'GMFB "GMFB" on how quarterback J.J. McCarthy's injury will impact Minnesota Vikings offense.
AUGUST 14, 2024 • NFL.COM
Severity of knee injury TBD McCarthy (knee) has a tear in his meniscus in his right knee and the severity of the injury will be determined once he undergoes surgery, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tri...
Impact McCarthy is set to miss extended time, but an exact timetable "will be something determined during the procedure," according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. If the quarterback is dealing with a small tear, he may be able to address it with a cleanup surgery, but a full repair would mean a longer recovery, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. O'Connell also added that the team will ultimately do "what's best for the long-term health of J.J."
AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
What is a torn meniscus? What does it mean for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy? MINNEAPOLIS - The Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy tore the meniscus in his right knee during the team’s 24-23...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has torn meniscus in right knee MINNEAPOLIS - On Saturday, Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy directed three touchdown drives in a pr...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
J.J. McCarthy Had Powerful Message for Vikings Fans After Rough Injury News The QB’s rookie year is now in jeopardy of coming to end before it begins.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
J.J. McCarthy Injury Makes Sam Darnold a Deep Fantasy Sleeper Should you draft Sam Darnold in fantasy football now that J.J. McCarthy is set to undergo surgery on his injured knee?
AUGUST 13, 2024 • THESTATE.COM
Rookie QB J.J.McCarthy needs surgery on a meniscus tear in his knee, Vikings say The No. 10 pick in the draft, McCarthy was hurt at some point Saturday during his preseason debut.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to have knee surgery Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J.McCarthy will have meniscus surgery this week, head coach Kevin O’Connell said Tuesday.The first-ro...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings Rookie Quarterback J.J. McCarthy to Undergo Knee Surgery The Michigan product was suffering from knee soreness after his first preseason game.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy out indefinitely with torn meniscus

The Vikings will be without first-round pick J.J. McCarthy indefinitely, likely making Sam Darnold their starting quarterback for Week 1.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy out indefinitely with torn meniscus
NFL Network: J.J. McCarthy To Undergo Surgery For Meniscus Tear In Right Knee Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy to undergo surgery for meniscus tear in right knee.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • VIKINGS.COM
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to undergo knee surgery after tests reveal meniscus tear Minnesota Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy will undergo knee surgery after tests revealed a meniscus issue, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport an...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NFL.COM
Expected to undergo knee surgery McCarthy (knee) is expected to undergo knee surgery to address a meniscus issue after having an MRI on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact McCarthy reported knee soreness over the weekend, and the MRI he underwent Monday revealed an issue serious enough to require surgery. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that McCarthy will require either a meniscus trim, which would require a 4-to-6 week recovery, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, or a repair which could sideline the rookie quarterback multiple months. Even if McCarthy is able to receive the quicker recovery timeline, Sam Darnold now faces a clear path to the Week 1 starting gig for Minnesota.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

When is the right time to start a rookie QB? Those who’ve made the call tell all

Of the six first-round QBs this season, some will start and some will sit. How do NFL teams decide? FOX Sports talked to coaches and execs p...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
When is the right time to start a rookie QB? Those who’ve made the call tell all
Vikings hold rookie QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) out of practice Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J.McCarthy was held out of Monday’s practice after reporting right knee soreness to medical staff.McC...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy sidelined by right knee soreness, coach Kevin O'Connell says Rookie J.J. McCarthy played six drives in Saturday’s preseason win, but he emerged with a sore right knee that kept to him out of practice M...
AUGUST 13, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Nursing knee soreness McCarthy is not practicing Tuesday, and it is unclear if he will travel to Cleveland for joint practices, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact McCarthy excelled during his preseason debut to the tune of two passing touchdowns and 188 yards through the air. The rookie also completed 11-of-17 passes and finished with a 116.8 passer rating. It is unclear how serious his knee soreness is, but it would not be surprising to see the Vikings exercise caution with their first round selection. If he ultimately misses more practice time, Sam Darnold would presumably get all of the first-team reps, while Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall continue competing for the No.3 role under center.
AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
The confidence of J.J. McCarthy replaces the grind of Kirk Cousins Yes, we know that Sam Darnold is still the starter, building what looks to be a capable bridge from Vikings QB past to the future. But a key...
AUGUST 12, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix stand out in debuts of 6 first-round QBs

FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from the preseason debuts of the six QBs picked in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
AUGUST 12, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix stand out in debuts of 6 first-round QBs
NFL Training Camp Takeaways: Vikings Setting Up J.J. McCarthy, Sam Darnold for Success Minnesota’s coach thinks both guys can play, and now it’s about picking one that’ll translate when the games count. Plus much more on the ot...
AUGUST 12, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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