MN Vikings Rookie QB JJ McCarthy Has Torn Meniscus, Needs 'Procedure'

EAGAN, MN — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will undergo a procedure for a torn meniscus in his right knee, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Tuesday.

The news comes after McCarthy played in Saturday's home preseason game against the Los Vegas Raiders.

McCarthy reported to the team's practice facility in Eagan on Monday with "a little bit of right knee soreness," Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell told the media.

"It was something where he obviously finished the game [Saturday], threw a touchdown on his last pass, but out of precaution, you know, we're going to continue evaluation on him and get some more testing done," said O'Connell Monday.

"Very important player, obviously. So we want to make sure we're smart about that before he participates [and make sure we] have a good understanding of where he's at."

McCarthy threw for two touchdowns, completed 11 of 17 passes for 188 yards, and finished with a respectable passer rating of 116.8.

O'Connell said there wasn't a specific point in the game at U.S. Bank Stadium where McCarthy may have been injured.

Watch the game highlights here.

McCarthy was selected by the Vikings tenth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. He is the highest-drafted quarterback in Vikings franchise history.