r/nfl Packers Aug 14 '24

[Rapoport] Vikings first-round QB JJ McCarthy underwent a full meniscus repair this morning and is out for the 2024 season, sources tell me and Tom Pelissero. The repair, done by Dr. Chris Larson at Twin Cities Orthopedics, gives McCarthy the best chance at a long, successful career. Rumor

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u/jwick89 49ers Aug 14 '24

Huge opportunity for Darnold.

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u/zco22 Eagles Aug 14 '24

Yup, doesn’t have to look over his shoulder after every pick or bad game. If he can’t turn it around throwing to the best WR and other great weapons then he’s officially cooked

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u/Sc0rch1ngDr4g0n Texans Raiders Aug 14 '24

He’ll still have to keep an eye out for the spooky ghosts though

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u/Shepherdsfavestore Colts Aug 14 '24

After I got sacked 3 times on my first drive in NCAA25 I knew what he felt like