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Report: Vikings receiver Jordan Addison carted off field after leg injury during joint practice

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Jordan Addison
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Minnesota Vikings second year receiver Jordan Addison was carted off the field after injuring his leg during a joint practice on Wednesday, according to Purple Insider’s Matthew Coller.

After Addison went down, he was helped up and began to hobble off the field with the help of multiple people, Coller reported. Shortly after, the cart came out to take Addison back to the locker room for further evaluation.

Addison apparently suffered the injury after jumping for a contested catch down the field during practice.

The nature of Addison’s injury is not yet clear.

The Vikings lost rookie QB J.J. McCarthy for the season earlier on Wednesday

After having surgery for his torn meniscus, it’s unfortunately been revealed that Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 campaign, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

“Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 season after having his torn meniscus repaired today by Dr. Chris Larson at Twin Cities Orthopedics, sources tell me and @RapSheet,” NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said. “Disappointing end to Year 1, but repair gives McCarthy the best chance at a long career.”

The disappointing news truly ends McCarthy’s rookie season without it ever kicking into gear, barring a miraculous recovery. Additionally, it makes the former Michigan Wolverines quarterback’s message to Vikings faithful all the more tragic.

“Love you Viking nation,” McCarthy said when it was first revealed he had a torn meniscus. “I’ll be back in no time. Amor fati.”

Moreover, McCarthy originally underwent an MRI earlier this week after he missed Monday’s practice with knee soreness. Afterwards, Head coach Kevin O’Connell later confirmed that the quarterback had tore his meniscus in his right knee.

During his lone action in the preseason, which was a 24-23 win over the Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend, McCarthy went 11-of-17 passing for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.