Swelling sends QB J.J. McCarthy into second knee surgical procedure

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgical procedure on his proper knee earlier this week.

Coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned Wednesday the process occurred due to swelling that developed when McCarthy started ramping up the depth of his rehab. The preliminary process in mid-August was a season-ending operation to restore vital meniscus harm.

“We all know he had what I might think about an intensive damage in coaching camp, he is actually knocked it out of the park each step of the way in which,” O’Connell mentioned Wednesday. “As his rehab picked up, we seen slightly swelling in there. With the time that we do have, he is been doing all the pieces we requested of him. We simply wished to be sure that there was no trigger for concern, and all studies have been very constructive. He is on the unique timeline and in fine condition. I really feel actually good about the place he is at.”

McCarthy stays on monitor to be prepared previous to the 2025 season, when he’ll get his likelihood to spice up a draft class that already produced 4 different starters: Caleb Williams (Bears), Jayden Daniels (Commanders), Drake Maye (Patriots) and Bo Nix (Broncos).

McCarthy sustained the damage in a preseason recreation in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 10. He accomplished 11 of 17 passes for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception within the contest.

McCarthy was the No. 10 total choose within the 2024 draft out of Michigan. He shortly picked up the Vikings’ offense and was the favourite to win the beginning job previous to his damage.

Seven-year veteran Sam Darnold has revived his profession by passing for two,141 yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 9 video games. The TD passes are simply two off his profession excessive.

Minnesota (7-2) visits the Tennessee Titans on Sunday.

–Subject Stage Media