J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings speaks with reporters at the NFL Combine.

Rookie J.J. McCarthy is the Minnesota Vikings’ future at quarterback.

A torn meniscus may have delayed his debut. However, the former No. 10 overall pick will assume the QB1 role sooner rather than later.

That plan took a significant hit when McCarthy originally injured his knee in the Vikings’ preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders in August and again after he underwent surgery in November.

However, Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz offered an encouraging update on McCarthy’s progress.

“He’s been doing great,” Schultz told Colin Cowherd on “The Herd” on December 5. “He’s ahead of schedule, I’ve been told.”

Every dropback from J.J. McCarthy’s #Vikings preseason debut today. 11 of 17, 188 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT, 18 rushing yards.

McCarthy completed 11 of 17 passes for 188 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception in the Vikings’ win over the Raiders. He realized he suffered the injury after the game, even doing postgame media availability.

The rookie has been candid about his recovery, including undergoing two procedures.