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The Minnesota Vikings have officially placed rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on injured reserve due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. McCarthy underwent surgery to repair the injury and will miss the entire 2024 season. This development solidifies Sam Darnold as the starting quarterback for the Vikings as they head into the regular season. The Vikings have also signed Matt Corral to bolster their quarterback depth behind Darnold.
- J.J. McCarthy's season is over due to a knee injury.
- Sam Darnold is now the starting quarterback for the Vikings.
J.J. McCarthy | QB
Injury
Week 1
188 pass yards
2 pass TDs
- Placed on IR after undergoing meniscus surgery.
- Had a promising debut with 2 touchdowns and 188 passing yards before the injury.
Minnesota Vikings
- Facing a significant setback with McCarthy's injury.
- Need to rely on Darnold and the newly signed Corral for quarterback depth.