Recovery from a torn meniscus can depend on severity of tear [Video]

EAGAN, Minn. — The development of Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be put on hold after the team announced Tuesday he’ll need surgery after tearing a meniscus in his right knee.

During a virtual press conference, coach Kevin O’Connell said there’s no timetable for McCarthy’s return, saying that it won’t be determined until after the procedure, which will take place in the “near future.”

“As far as the timeline of the injury, that will be something determined during the procedure, based upon whether it can just be a cleanup or potentially a repair,” said O’Connell. “That won’t be able to be determined until that procedure takes place. So, I would really just be speculating on a timeline at this point.”

TRIA Orthopedic Surgeon Brad Nelson said the meniscus acts like a shock absorber between …