Report: J.J. McCarthy has second knee surgery during rookie season with Vikings

Trent Knoop | Nov 13, 2024

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Former Michigan football star and national champion, J.J. McCarthy, has had a tough start to his rookie season. The 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, suffered a meniscus injury during a preseason game with the Minnesota Vikings earlier in the year which sidelined him for the entire season. McCarthy was poised to take over the starting job at some point in the 2024 season but instead, Sam Darnold has helped lead Minnesota to a 7-2 start.

On Wednesday, it was revealed McCarthy had just had his second surgery on the knee after swelling occurred once McCarthy began to rehab the injury. As part of the procedure, the former Wolverine was given a biologic injection.

NEWS: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy had a 2nd surgery on his right knee this week to address swelling that developed after an uptick in rehab activity, per source. As part of the procedure, he was given a biologic injection. No changes to recovery timetable.
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) November 13, 2024

But head coach Kevin O'Connell didn't seem concerned when speaking with the media that this would hinder McCarthy's timeframe. The Vikings wanted to make sure there was no cause for concern but McCarthy is in good shape on his return to action.

Kevin O'Connell said medical staff "just wanted to make sure that there was no cause for concern" when J.J. McCarthy's knee showed some swelling.

O'Connell: "He's on the original timetable and in good shape." https://t.co/q3SJWYbI2s
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) November 13, 2024

While the Vikings are 7-2, Darnold has made some terrible mistakes during that time. This past game, against the Jaguars, he threw three interceptions and the Minnesota offense didn't score a touchdown. The Vikings selected McCarthy for a reason and the hope is that he's ready to take over the starting job in '25.

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