The Green Bay Packers will not face Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy this season after the first-round pick underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that McCarthy would miss the entire 2024 season on Wednesday.
McCarthy suffered the injury during the Vikings’ 24-23 win over the Raiders on Saturday. The 10th overall pick made some impressive throws during his rookie debut, including a 45-yard touchdown to wide receiver Trishton Jackson. McCarthy ended up throwing for 188 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.