Rookie QB J.J. McCarthy Set to Miss Entire 2024 NFL Season Following Knee Surgery
On Aug. 14, 2024, the Minnesota Vikings announced that J.J. McCarthy will be sidelined for the entire 2024 NFL season due to a torn meniscus.
Updated Aug. 14 2024, 3:15 p.m. ET
As the 2024 NFL season quickly approaches, the Minnesota Vikings are already dealing with some major setbacks. On August 12, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters that J.J. McCarthy missed practice due to right knee soreness.
Just two days later, on August 14, a troubling update about the rookie quarterback's injury was released. Continue reading for the latest details.
The Minnesota Vikings updated fans on J.J. McCarthy's injury.
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, the Vikings announced that J.J. McCarthy would need surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Head coach Kevin O'Connell disclosed this injury update during a virtual press conference held that morning.
"It has been determined that J.J. does have a tear in his meniscus, in his right knee," Kevin said. "He will need to undergo a procedure, obviously that will hopefully take place in the near future here."
The following day, on August 14, Kevin revealed that J.J. underwent a full meniscus repair procedure on Wednesday morning. Unfortunately, this means J.J. will miss the entire 2024 NFL season.
"He did undergo surgery this morning on that meniscus. It was led by our team doctor, Dr. Chris Larson at [Twin Cities Orthopedics]," Kevin explained. "It was a successful procedure, but it did reveal that a repair was necessary, which will end J.J.'s 2024 season."
Kevin continued, "Other quarterbacks in our league have gone through similar things early on in their journey and come back stronger and better than ever. And that is not only my expectation, I know that is going to happen for J.J."
He also mentioned that the Vikings have a "great plan" in place for J.J. and will continue to build their rapport during his rehabilitation.
"But early on, it's going to be about that rehab and the physical aspect of working his way back," he added. "And we expect him to make a full recovery."
The injury occurred during the Vikings' preseason game against the Raiders on August 10, though a specific play causing the injury has not been identified.
