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Tests revealed the meniscus injury, but the
severity -- and the recovery timetable -- wasn't known until Dr.
Chris Larson of Twin Cities Orthopedics performed the surgery.
"It was a successful procedure. But it did reveal a repair was
necessary which will end J.J.'s 2024 season," O'Connell said.
Sam Darnold will be the Vikings' starting QB when Minnesota
opens the regular season on Sept. 8 against the host New York
Giants.
McCarthy completed 11 of 17 passes for 188 yards with two
touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 24-23 win against
the Las Vegas Raiders in the Vikings' preseason opener.
The first-round draft pick (10th overall) led Michigan to an
undefeated national championship last season, completing 72.3
percent of his passes for 2,991 yards with 22 touchdowns and
four interceptions.
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