Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) under center versus the Las Vegas Raiders in the 3rd quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium./ Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
The Minnesota Vikings were dealt some difficult injury news on Tuesday when it was exposed that novice quarterback J.J. McCarthy suffered a tear in the meniscus of his ideal knee throughout last weekend's preseason video game which he will require to go through surgical treatment.
McCarthy, who tossed 2 goal passes in his preseason launching versus the Las Vegas Raiders, will have the treatment done this week. According to ESPN, the group will understand after the surgical treatment simply for how long he'll require to recuperate, with the possibility of it knocking him out of the 2025 season.
“That's completely, absolutely a medical choice,” Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell stated Tuesday to press reporters. “Certainly, what's finest for the long-lasting health of J.J. McCarthy will be the concern. I do not have that response and truly will not belong of figuring out that response. I have overall complete rely on our medical personnel and likewise individuals that will be carrying out the treatment.”
McCarthy shared a brief, however effective message, for Vikings fans on X, composing: “Love you Viking country. I'll be back in no time. Amor fati.” (Amor fati is a latin expression for “love one's fate.”)
Love you Viking country. I'll be back in no time. Amor fati
— J.J. McCarthy (@jjmccarthy09) August 13, 2024
Hopefully McCarthy and the Vikings improve news after the surgical treatment.
Released Aug 13, 2024|Customized Aug 13, 2024
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