BREAKING: J.J. McCarthy set to undergo knee surgery

The former Michigan quarterback is set to undergo surgery and the timetable is not known

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) under center against the Las Vegas Raiders in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports / Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

After lighting up the Las Vegas Raiders' defense during the Vikings' first preseason game, J.J. McCarthy is now set to undergo a knee surgery, per reports. McCarthy threw for 188 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception this past Saturday against the Raiders. But things seemed a little off when McCarthy was resting on Monday and didn't participate in Minnesota's practice.

On Tuesday, it was revealed McCarthy indeed has a torn meniscus in his right knee and the surgery will determine how long McCarthy will miss. As of now, the Vikings are saying he is out indefinitely but a true timetable is unknown for the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Depending on the severity of a meniscus tear, a player could be out anywhere from four weeks to six months.

Kevin O'Connell confirms that J.J. McCarthy has a tear in his right meniscus. He will need surgery. Not scheduled yet. Whether it needs to be trimmed or repaired would be determined at that time. Only then will the timetable be determined. Tough news regardless.

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) August 13, 2024

McCarthy, the former Michigan football starting quarterback and national champion, was battling with veteran Sam Darnold for the starting job in Minnesota. The Vikings traded up to take McCarthy and allowed former quarterback Kirk Cousins to leave for the Atlanta Falcons. It was expected Darnold would begin the season as the starter but McCarthy was making it hard on Darnold with how well he's performed.

With the injury news to McCarthy, it all but seals the deal for Darnold to start for the Minnesota Vikings while McCarthy rehabs his knee. McCarthy will get his opportunities when healed up.

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