Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy recently underwent a procedure on his surgically repaired knee, head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters on Wednesday.
McCarthy had season-ending surgery in August to repair a torn meniscus, and O'Connell said on Wednesday that the training staff noticed "a little swelling" in his knee as McCarthy conducted his rehab.
"We just wanted to make sure that there was no cause for concern," O'Connell said. "All reports were very positive. He's on the original timeline and in good shape. ... (We) feel really good about where he's at."
NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday that McCarthy also received a biologic injection as part of the knee procedure in order to assist in the healing process and ensure his recovery remains on track.
McCarthy is expected to be ready for the start of training camp next year, per Rapoport and Pelissero, and he will continue to attend meetings as appropriate at the team facility.
McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 draft, impressed in the Vikings' preseason opener in August but sat out practice following the game due to what initially was believed to be knee soreness.
McCarthy's injury prematurely ended any training camp QB battle, and veteran Sam Darnold has started all nine games this for Minnesota, enjoying a career resurgence in leading the Vikings to a 7-2 start.
Minnesota plays at the Tennessee Titans (2-7) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
