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Barry Werner

Vikings lose J.J. McCarthy for entire season after meniscus surgery

The Minnesota Vikings will have to wait until the 2025 NFL season to see what 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy can do.

The 10th overall pick out of Michigan underwent meniscus surgery on Wednesday. The procedure was successful but required a complete repair and McCarthy is out for the entire season, per coach Kevin O’Connell.

McCarthy threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns in his preseason debut against the Las Vegas Raiders. He was held out of practice Monday due to knee soreness and the injury was then discovered.

McCarthy came to the Vikings from the University of Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to the national championship last season.

Sam Darnold will be the Vikings’ quarterback in 2024. Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall are also in Minnesota’s training camp.

At practice on Wednesday, wide receiver Jordan Addison was carted off after suffering an apparent leg injury.

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