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Check out the latest NFL injury news and notes around fantasy football.
J.J. McCarthy (meniscus) to miss rookie season
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his entire rookie season after getting a meniscus repair after his injury in his NFL preseason debut last weekend.
Fantasy Impact
McCarthy and his team have opted for the full repair for his meniscus, which will knock him out for the entire season but is likely better long-term for his health. Veteran QB Sam Darnold will officially be Minnesota’s QB1 entering 2024, as the first-rounder McCarthy will take a medical redshirt and prepare for 2025. It is likely the Vikings will pick up at least one more veteran QB to contest for QB2 duties alongside QB Jaren Hall and Nick Mullens before the regular season begins.
Jordan Epp – Jepp Sports
Tucker Kraft (pec) returns to 11-on-11 drills Tuesday
Tucker Kraft got back into 11-on-11 work at practice on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Kraft is continuing to work his way back from pectoral injury/surgery. He said he’s full speed ahead now and should be fully healthy by the start of the season.
Ari Koslow
Jahmyr Gibbs expected to be ready for Week 1, injury treated ‘cautiously’
The hamstring injury Jahmyr Gibbs suffered is not considered significant, but the team will be very cautious with rest and rehab to make sure he’s 100 percent healthy.
Fantasy Impact
Gibbs remains on track to be fully healthy for the start of the season, but he’ll likely miss some practice time and could sit out the remainder of the preseason.
Ari Koslow
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