JJ McCarthy Ruled Out For 2023 NFL Season

Vikings Rookie Suffers Meniscus Tear

Complications Arise During Surgery

The Minnesota Vikings' rookie quarterback, JJ McCarthy, has been ruled out for the 2023 NFL season after undergoing surgery on a torn meniscus. The surgery, which was initially expected to be a minor procedure, revealed complications that will require McCarthy to miss the entire season. McCarthy, who was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, was expected to compete for the starting quarterback job this season. However, his injury will now force the Vikings to turn to other options, such as veteran Kirk Cousins or Sean Mannion. The Vikings released a statement on Tuesday, saying that McCarthy underwent surgery on Monday and that the procedure revealed "more extensive damage than originally anticipated." The team said that McCarthy will now begin the rehabilitation process and is expected to make a full recovery. This is a major blow to the Vikings, who were hoping that McCarthy would be their franchise quarterback for years to come. McCarthy was a standout at Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff in 2021. He was also a highly-touted recruit coming out of high school, and many believe that he has the potential to be a star in the NFL. The Vikings will now have to decide who will start at quarterback in McCarthy's absence. Cousins is the most experienced option, but he has also been inconsistent at times. Mannion is a solid backup, but he is not considered to be a long-term solution. The Vikings could also look to trade for a veteran quarterback, but that would likely cost them a significant amount of draft capital. The Vikings are still expected to be a competitive team in 2023, but McCarthy's injury is a major setback. The team will now have to find a way to replace his production, and that will not be an easy task.