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Matt Corral Shakes up Vikings QB Room
The Minnesota Vikings would start Sam Darnold during Week 1 against the New York Giants, no matter what. J.J. McCarthy could have pushed the envelope, but the veteran always made sense out of the gate. The rookie is now gone, and Matt Corral has been added to shake up the quarterback room.
Vikings Future Wobbly with McCarthy Knee Injury
Another day, another setback for the 2024 Minnesota Vikings, as head coach Kevin O’Connell announced his rookie quarterback would done for the season. JJ McCarthy, who played well in his limited role on Saturday in his first NFL Preseason game, tore the meniscus in his right knee and had surgery on Wednesday to repair it. Since it was a repair and not a trim procedure, McCarthy is done for the year.
Vikings Fans Anxiously Await Official J.J. McCarthy Status
Vikings Fans Anxiously Await Official J.J. McCarthy Status. Minnesota Vikings fans on social media Thursday wondered if the franchise would put rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy on Injured Reserve before August 27th. McCarthy cannot play at all in 2024 if that procedural move occurs. Should August 27th come and go with McCarthy not on IR, he is eligible to return sometime this season.
Justin Jefferson Pounds the Table for Ascending Teammate
If 53-man roster construction were up to Justin Jefferson, Trishton Jackson would likely make the cut on August 27th. Justin Jefferson Pounds the Table for Ascending Teammate. The Minnesota Vikings have 12 days to trim the roster from 91 players to 53, and if Jefferson’s endorsement is a reasonable indicator, Jackson could be included on the active roster this season.
3 Injury Updates for Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up joint practices with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday and will remain in Cleveland for a preseason showdown against the same team on Saturday. The week has been bombarded by terrible news for the purple team, with J.J. McCarthy’s meniscus tear leading the way. He’ll miss all or most of the 2024 regular season.
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