Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery on his right knee after experiencing some swelling, according to ESPN's Kevin

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a second knee surgery this week as he continues working his way back from a torn meniscus. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan,

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an injection in his right knee earlier this week to alleviate swelling that arose during his rehabilitation program, coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday.

The Minnesota Vikings lost J.J. McCarthy to a torn meniscus early in the preseason after an impressive first game in the NFL. Everyone thought he was going to be playing sooner rather than later but those plans were sidelined.

McCarthy underwent a minor procedure and received a biologic injection this week after an uptick in rehab led to swelling in his knee.

Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery earlier this week on his right knee as he continues to recover from a torn meniscus, a source confirmed Tuesday to ESPN.

Minnesota Vikings' J.J. McCarthy has undergone a second knee surgery, and his timeline for return is now in a much worse spot.