After the Vikings preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, it was announced that J.J. McCarthy was dealing with right knee soreness. The Vikings announced today that McCarthy has a torn right meniscus and will require surgery, with a final determination to be made once he undergoes said surgery this week.
Doctors will decide during surgery whether McCarthy needs a trim of the meniscus — which could allow him to return this season — or a full repair that could sideline him until 2025.
There were questions after McCarthy’s positive performance about a quarterback competition, but now, the future seems decided.
“Sam’s had a really good camp and my confidence level in Sam is very, very high at this point,” O’Connell said, “and looking forward to seeing him continue his progression that we’ve had for him throughout the early part of camp into that first preseason game. … I’m really looking forward to Sam’s continued growth and success in the offense, and I know his teammates and the rest of the coaching staff have been really enthused by what Sam’s done.”
In a post on X, McCarthy said: “Love you Viking nation. I’ll be back in no time. Amor fati,”
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