The hits keep coming for the Minnesota Vikings. They’ve gone through a tragic and tumultuous offseason that only furthered this week. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy tore his meniscus, and as a result, will miss the entire 2024 NFL regular season.
McCarthy’s injury is dispiriting to say the least. And with his injury, the rookie joins exclusive company, but not in a great way, either.
Doug Clawson wrote on X that McCarthy “is the first QB drafted in the 1st round in the common draft era (since 1967) to miss his entire rookie season due to injury.”
J.J. McCarthy is the 1st QB drafted in the 1st round in the common draft era (since 1967) to miss his entire rookie season due to injury
— Doug Clawson (@doug_clawson) August 14, 2024
That’s a tough reality to face, but one the Vikings will have to this year. It’s all seemed like a lot, especially with the news of Jordan Addison and his injury scare on Wednesday. Hopefully the tides will recede soon.
The NFL world reacted to the brutal news on McCarthy.
How can this possibly be true? https://t.co/YmHo1pGdij
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) August 14, 2024
Pssssh the Sixers have had like 4 of these, get on our level https://t.co/AGxzKe0GTH
— Jason Lipshutz (@jasonlipshutz) August 14, 2024
Hard to believe. And people are still upset that Maye got a quick hook in the pouring rain Thursday. https://t.co/SFVKZUdNKf
— patsfb (@patsfb) August 14, 2024
It’s August 14 and the Vikings are already setting records https://t.co/Ez9CFgrGcd
— Eric Thompson (@eric_j_thompson) August 14, 2024
The Vikes continue to explore new avenues in this day’s NFL. Love it. https://t.co/UJnQz7udvE
— Mac Ideson (@macdaddydiesell) August 14, 2024
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