Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has had a second surgery on his injured right knee.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed the procedure while speaking with reporters on Wednesday.
McCarthy, whom the Vikings selected with the No. 10 pick in April’s NFL draft, initially had surgery in August to repair the meniscus in his right knee. The procedure sidelined him for the entirety of his rookie season. McCarthy sustained the injury in his preseason debut.
The second surgery was to address to swelling in his knee since’s he’s resumed activity following his first surgery. Per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, McCarthy had a biologic injection as part of the second procedure.
McCarthy’s timeline to return remains the same, according to O’Connell. His initial prognosis placed him on track to be ready for the 2025 season.
This story will be updated.