Overview

• J.J. McCarthy's meniscus tear could sideline him for a significant portion of the season.
• Sam Darnold is set to start Week 1, with Nick Mullens and Jaren Hall as backups.
• Tyler Huntley, currently fourth-string on the Browns, is a potential trade target for the Vikings.
• Minnesota must decide if acquiring Huntley is worth moving on from Mullens or Hall.
• The injury complicates McCarthy's development and the team's long-term quarterback plans.