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ArticleMinnesota Vikings News and Links: What Did We Learn From The Ravens Game?
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McCarthy played 18 snaps over four series in the first quarter, but O'Connell said he had hoped to send him out for at least one more possession. McCarthy had struggled with his accuracy while absorbing three hits and one sack. On his final play, he rose slowly from the ground after four Ravens defenders converged on him in the pocket.
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McCarthy pulled early from preseason game after getting 'hobbled,' adding to injury history.

McCarthy played 18 snaps over four series in the preseason game vs. Baltimore but was pulled after absorbing three hits and one sack; he rose slowly from the ground after four Ravens defenders converged on him in the pocket. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said McCarthy 'seemed to be fine' but did not reveal a specific injury, noting he had hoped to send him out for at least one more possession. This injury concern is notable given McCarthy's long history of injuries since being drafted No. 10 overall in 2024: he missed his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, was out seven games last season due to a high right ankle sprain and concussion, and was also limited by a hairline fracture in his right hand.

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