Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to miss 2024 season after knee surgery
Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the 2024 season after surgery on his torn meniscus revealed a repair was necessary, coach Kevin O'Connell said.
J.J. McCarthy's 2024 season is over before it officially began.
The Minnesota Vikings' rookie quarterback will be sidelined until 2025 after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, coach Kevin O'Connell said.
The news ruptured the increasing optimism around McCarthy's on-field progress and left the team with veteran Sam Darnold, who signed a one-year contract worth $10 million in March, as its likely 2024 starter. The other quarterbacks on the Vikings' roster are 2023 holdovers Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall.
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Knee surgery is always very delicate and recovery requires time and dedication.
It is usually a slow recovery which means that people do not rush right back.
This is much better than it was 40 years ago.
An example is Pelé, the greatest player in the history of football. I imagine what these players would be like with the structure and money that exists today. And I'm referring to any sport.
That is true. The all time greats would make insane money.
Yes, today is certainly much better. I wonder what these athletes were like, even with the lack of medical support and technology, they were incredible.