(KSTP)- Following surgery on Wednesday, Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be out for the rest of the season.

Going in for a right knee surgery on Wednesday for a torn meniscus, McCarthy’s path for recovery could only be speculated on. Head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters Tuesday, the first-round draft pick’s recovery could last only a few weeks, to multiple months depending on the severity of the injury.

While the operation was a success, O’Connell told reporters that McCarthy required a full repair, which will sideline the quarterback for his rookie season.

“It was a successful procedure, but it did reveal that a repair was necessary which will end J.J.’s 2024 season,” O’Connell said.

While not expected to be the starter heading into the 2024 season, the Vikings had hoped McCarthy would be able to develop during the season under NFL veteran Sam Darnold, the presumptive starter.

(ABC News) – The status of J.J. McCarthy is in question after tests revealed the Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback has a tear in the meniscus of his right knee, with a final determination to be made once he undergoes surgery this week.

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the injury Tuesday, saying it occurred during Saturday’s 24-23 preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. McCarthy threw the second of his two touchdown passes on his final play and left only after he played the 30 snaps O’Connell planned for him to take.

McCarthy did not mention any pain or soreness until reporting it Monday to team medical officials. In a post on X, McCarthy said: “Love you Viking nation. I’ll be back in no time. Amor fati,” referencing the belief that one should appreciate all experiences in life regardless of whether they are pleasant.

Doctors will decide during surgery whether McCarthy needs a trim of the meniscus — which could allow him to return this season — or a full repair that could sideline him until 2025.

“That’s totally, totally a medical decision,” O’Connell said. “Certainly, what’s best for the long-term health of J.J. McCarthy will be the priority. I don’t have that answer and really won’t be a part of determining that answer. … I have total complete trust in our medical staff and also the people that will be performing the procedure.”

(ESPN) – Vikings rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy is expected to be undergo knee surgery that will determine how much time he will be sidelined. McCarthy complained about knee soreness over the weekend and underwent an MRI on Monday night.

Per Adam Schefter, how extensive the surgery on J.J. McCarthy’s meniscus is will determine how long he will be sidelined, per sources.

We will bring you more information as it becomes available.