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That season, McCarthy became the first quarterback drafted in the first round to miss his entire rookie campaign because of injury in the NFL's modern draft era, which began in 1967.

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McCarthy missed entire rookie season; first first-round QB to do so.

McCarthy became the first quarterback drafted in the first round to miss his entire rookie campaign due to injury in the NFL's modern draft era (since 1967), forcing the Vikings to rely on Darnold as a hedge.