If there was any doubt about Darnold opening the season as Minnesota's starter, that's now gone.
in his right knee eliminates any possibility of the rookie being the Vikings' starting quarterback in Week 1. That means veteran Sam Darnold, who was already the clear favorite to break camp as Minnesota's starter, has been cemented in that role. He'll be under center when the Vikings take on the Giants in New Jersey on September 8.
So it'll be Darnold in Week 1. And even if McCarthy just needs a meniscus trim, the veteran figures to start until at least after Minnesota's Week 6 bye. If McCarthy is out for the year, it'll be Darnold and Nick Mullens as the Vikings' quarterback options all season.
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