7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to have surgery on torn meniscus: What does this mean for Minnesota?

The 2024 edition of The Athletic’s NFL Quarterback Tiers is here. EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have surgery this week on a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday. It was something we wanted to be smart about.” GO DEEPER J.J. McCarthy’s debut and 9 more Vikings thoughts from preseason win over Raiders McCarthy performed well Saturday, completing 11 of 17 passes for 188 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. McCarthy, a 21-year-old rookie who was the 10th pick in the 2024 draft, responded to the early interception with two touchdowns, deep balls to Trishton Jackson and Trent Sherfield Sr. O’Connell said the Vikings had projected McCarthy to take more snaps with the No. Depending on the overall severity of McCarthy’s injury — and the timeline — the rehab could allow him to watch and observe and develop behind Darnold to start the season.

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1 week, 3 days ago

Vikings committed to J.J. McCarthy as starting QB after considering Aaron Rodgers, AP source says

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have committed to moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback this season after deciding not to offer Aaron Rodgers a contract, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. With Pro Bowl pick Sam Darnold having departed in free agency for the Seattle Seahawks after his breakout season, the Vikings prepared to …

2 months, 1 week ago

Vikings face more QB questions with Darnold’s expiring contract and McCarthy’s knee recovery

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have entered yet another offseason with significant questions around their quarterback depth chart, an unsettledness that was supposed to be calmed last year when they drafted J.J. McCarthy. In separate season-ending news conferences Thursday, neither general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah nor head coach Kevin O’Connell would speak in anything but vague generalities on the subject …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings’ McCarthy stays optimistic despite the discouragement of a season-ending injury

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — J.J. McCarthy knew when he was prepped for knee surgery that the absence or presence of a brace on his right leg when he awoke from the procedure would provide an immediate sign of the state of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. “I was definitely upset, that’s for sure,” McCarthy said. “I’m not going to …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: J.J. McCarthy’s injury will have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. ___ J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending knee injury is a major blow for the rookie quarterback and the Minnesota Vikings. Still, it’ll have minimal impact this year if Sam Darnold performs well. Darnold was slated to be the starting QB in Week 1 and there’s no guarantee he would’ve …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss season following right knee surgery to repair torn meniscus

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — J.J. McCarthy’s rookie year with the Minnesota Vikings is already over. The former Michigan star quarterback and first-round NFL draft pick will miss the season after undergoing surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, which he injured in his preseason debut last week. “I really believe that J.J. has kind of confirmed to me and …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

J.J. McCarthy is done for the season, and the Vikings are left to pick up the pieces

New York Times

BEREA, Ohio — The Minnesota Vikings’ buses pulled up to the Browns’ practice fields outside of Cleveland, and coach Kevin O’Connell quickly got on with it. “As crushed as I am for our team,” O’Connell said, “I’m the most crushed for J.J.” GO DEEPER Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful surgery As he spoke, the rest of …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy out for season after successful meniscus surgery on right knee

New York Times

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was ruled out for the season after having successful surgery on the meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O’Connell announced Wednesday. “It did reveal that a repair was necessary, which will end J.J.’s 2024 season.” The Vikings selected McCarthy out of Michigan with the No. Sam Darnold, who is entering his seventh season …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings QB McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee, a big setback in rookie’s progress

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, derailing the rookie’s preseason progress and putting his status for the regular season in question. Even if McCarthy’s injury is considered minor and he comes back on the shorter end of the wide range of timetables, this development was a big …

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings QB McCarthy held out of practice with soreness in right knee after promising preseason debut

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reported soreness in his right knee and was held out of practice on Monday night to undergo further examination. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said the team didn’t have reason to believe McCarthy was experiencing any problem beyond routine soreness, but O’Connell said he wasn’t sure yet whether McCarthy would travel this week …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings ownership says patience with McCarthy will be prioritized, as rookie QB develops

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — When the Minnesota Vikings became the proud owners of a rookie quarterback by drafting J.J. McCarthy in the first round, their potential road to a Super Bowl came into focus — starting with speed bumps. We’re trying to build for the long term.” McCarthy, the 10th overall pick from national champion Michigan, has had his share of …

8 months ago

Vikings stick to process with McCarthy, as Darnold’s presence keeps pressure off rookie QB

Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. — The expectations and scrutiny that hound NFL quarterbacks drafted at the top of the first round is mere background noise for J.J. McCarthy in his first training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. “But also, it’s about the quality and the volume of those reps throughout camp to really continue to holistically attack this quarterback development program and …

11 months ago

Why J.J. McCarthy (and those close to him) saw the Vikings as ‘dream scenario’ in draft

New York Times

He escaped to the golf course. GO DEEPER How hockey helped make J.J. McCarthy one of NFL Draft's most intriguing prospects “It was almost a dream scenario for him,” Campbell said. He referenced a pre-draft Zoom call with McCarthy, who asked him directly: “Is there a reason you wouldn’t draft me?” “Honestly, from a talent standpoint, no,” Adofo-Mensah said. Because …

6 years, 6 months ago

Everton midfielder James McCarthy nearing return from broken leg

Daily Mail

Everton midfielder James McCarthy is set to return to training at the end of September as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken leg. The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined since January when he sustained an horrendous double compound fracture of his lower right leg in a challenge with striker Salomon Rondon during a match against West Brom …

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