The Minnesota Vikings got some brutal news on Tuesday when rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was reported to have surgery on his meniscus. On Wednesday, head coach Kevin O'Connell told the media that McCarthy had successful surgery to repair the meniscus and he would miss the entire season.

The Vikings and Patriots just held their first of two joint training camp practices on a beautiful afternoon at TCO Performance Center. Fans packed the stands to watch as the Vikings got an opportunity to test themselves against a different opponent in a practice setting after weeks of battling each other.

The New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings are teaming up this week for two days of joint practices in advance of their preseason game

So, let's get into some of the takeaways from Wednesday's joint practice: *Information in this piece provided by the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed, NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry, MassLive's Mark Daniels,

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson will sit out this weekend's preseason game against the New England Patriots and be re-evaluated next week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday. The four-time All-Pro has been sidelined since taking himself out of practice on July 24 with a strained left hamstring.

The Minnesota Vikings will be without Justin Jefferson this week in joint practices and the preseason game against the New England Patriots.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) leaves the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Vikings confirmed Tuesday that wide receiver Rondale Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury during the team's preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Moore will now miss the entire NFL season for the second year in a row.