Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) celebrates broad receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. (11) landing towards the Las Vegas Raiders within the third quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Brad Rempel-Imagn Pictures 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 important meniscus harm.
“We all know he had what I might take into account an intensive damage in coaching camp, he is actually knocked it out of the park each step of the best way,” O’Connell mentioned Wednesday. “As his rehab picked up, we observed just a little swelling in there. With the time that we do have, he is been doing the whole lot we requested of him. We simply wished to guarantee that there was no trigger for concern, and all reviews have been very optimistic. 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 towards 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 decide within the 2024 draft out of Michigan. He rapidly 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.
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