NFL Fans Are Praying For Vikings Rookie QB JJ McCarthy Following Devasting Injury Update

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NFL fans are praying for Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy after the devastating announcement that he’ll miss the entire 2024 season after undergoing knee surgery.

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, JJ McCarthy underwent surgery to fully repair a torn meniscus he suffered on his right knee. Unfortunately, the highly-touted Michigan product will be sidelined for his entire rookie season.

Rapoport noted that the full repair in the meniscus “gives McCarthy the best chance at a log, successful career.” With McCarthy sidelines, veteran Sam Darnold will open the 2024 season as Minny’s starting quarterback.

Football fans came together on social media to offer prayers and support for JJ McCarthy during his recovery.

Damn , tough break for #SKOL
JJ McCarthy out for the season , not a fan of him as a player , but damn what a terrible way to start a career & end a rookie season , prayers up for the kid !

— Pete 🐻⬇️ (@PeteDaBear) August 14, 2024

INJURY UPDATE: It was annoynced that #Vikings QB JJ McCarthy woukd undergo surgery for his knee. It has now been announced that he will miss the entirety of the 2024 NFL season.

Such a terrible sight to see a aspiring rookie out all year🤦‍♂️

Prayers up 🙏#NFLonX pic.twitter.com/sFCO3uroo1

— Trendfootball (@trendfootball16) August 14, 2024

I am so sorry. Always a risk for injury, but this is hard news to read. We wish JJ McCarthy a full recovery. He will have time to study up. Prayers for the Vikings 🙏🙏🙏

— Dolly Dagger (@Cookie1inPA) August 14, 2024

This is awful, my Thoughts and Prayers go out to JJ McCarthy on a successful recovery.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/uu1eXgFazl

— Tyler Wong (@TylerWong65) August 14, 2024

JJ McCarthy is OUT for the season.

Absolutely brutal. Prayers to JJ. 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/5HN3sMi5y5

— Sam Block (@theblockspot) August 14, 2024

JJ McCarthy needed meniscus repair and not a trim. Changes a lot for the #Vikings but now we know it’s Sam Darnold for the season. Prayers up for a healthy comeback for McCarthy. The mental health side of this will be important as well.

Time to dive into the “Darnold Dynasty” pic.twitter.com/sJAydg3GKB

— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) August 14, 2024

Prayers up for a speedy recovery to our QBOTF JJ McCarthy💜

This will be the best option for his future & the long term. Minor setback for an unreal comeback. #SKOL

— A L I S S A (@MissAlissaS) August 14, 2024

Niners fan here, praying for JJ McCarthy 🙏🏻

— 🚬 (@CigarCurry) August 14, 2024

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JJ McCarthy flashed in his preseason debut against the Las Vegas Raiders last week, completing 11 of 17 pass attempts for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception to go along with 18 rushing yards on two carries.

Darnold was considered the front-runner for the starting job entering training camp, though McCarthy’s performance in the preseason opener suggested that there was still intense competition.

In his final NCAA season, the 21-year-old McCarthy completed 74.2 percent of pass attempts for 2,630 yards, 19 touchdowns and only four interceptions to go along with three rushing scores. McCarthy helped Michigan win a national championship over the Washington Huskies in his last NCAA game.

JJ McCarthy’s Injury Gives Sam Darnold One More Shot To Revive His Career

The No. 3 pick of 2018 has been a giant draft bust up to this point, with a 21-35-0 record and 63 touchdowns against 56 interceptions. Darnold is already on his fourth team in just five years following lackluster stints with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers.

Darnold spent one year as Brock Purdy’s backup in San Francisco. Now he gets a golden opportunity to save his career with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson as his main weapons.

The Vikings open their 2024 season with a road contest against the New York Giants.

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NFL Fans Are Praying For Vikings Rookie QB JJ McCarthy Following Devasting Injury Update
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