JJ McCarthy has featured for the Vikings just once in the 2024 season, with the quarterback suffering from a long-term knee issue. After feeling discomfort due to an apparent bruise back in the summer, the 21-year-old underwent surgery to repair what turned out to be a serious meniscus tear. “Extremely shocked” were the words McCarthy… Continue reading This is JJ McCarthy’s current injury status: What we know about the Vikings QB’s knee situation
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T.J. Hockenson receives Ed Block Courage Award for recovery following knee surgery
The Minnesota Vikings on Friday announced tight end T.J. Hockenson will receive the team’s 2024 Ed Block Courage Award — an honor given to a player from each team who “exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.” Hockenson — coming off a knee surgery that cut his 2023 season short — made his… Continue reading T.J. Hockenson receives Ed Block Courage Award for recovery following knee surgery
Ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater shares new details from knee injury
Teddy Bridgewater is back in the news after coaching his Florida high school to a football state champion and he’s claiming that he wants to make an NFL comeback. He appeared on the latest episode of The Pivot Podcast and revealed shocking new details about his scary 2016 knee injury when he was with the… Continue reading Ex-Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater shares new details from knee injury
Vikings RT Brian O’Neill returns after knee injury
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill returned to Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears after suffering a knee injury while blocking in the first quarter. The Pro Bowl tackle went back to the locker room late in the first half, and sat out the initial drive of the second half before ultimately… Continue reading Vikings RT Brian O’Neill returns after knee injury
Vikings’ Pat Jones: Past knee issue
Jones (knee) was a full participant in Friday’s practice. The Pittsburgh product missed the Vikings’ Week 14 win over the Falcons due to a knee injury, but Friday’s full practice suggests he’s now recovered from the issue. With Jones back to full health, he’s expected to serve as Minnesota’s top backup edge rusher in a… Continue reading Vikings’ Pat Jones: Past knee issue