J.J. McCarthy

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery on his right knee to address swelling after a recent rehab activity.

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy's timeline has not changed as a result of the procedure. The rookie quarterback suffered a torn meniscus in the preseason and will not be ready to play until 2025.

The Vikings placed QB J.J. McCarthy on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

McCarthy will miss his whole rookie season after undergoing surgery on his torn meniscus. Minnesota signed Matt Corral as the corresponding move.

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.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is expected to undergo knee surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely. He had been experiencing knee soreness over the weekend, and an MRI on Monday confirmed a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Fantasy Impact

The Vikings selected McCarthy out of Michigan with the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Tough blow for the team and their presumptive future franchise quarterback, and it seems QB Sam Darnold may end up starting the entire 2024 season.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy is dealing with knee soreness and will not participate in Monday’s practice.

Fantasy Impact

The Vikings have not released any information on the severity of the knee injury. He should be considered day-to-day until the team releases more information.