Offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw has successfully undergone surgery to repair the torn ACL and MCL he suffered in the Minnesota Vikings’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams nearly two weeks ago, according to Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star-Tribune.
The timing of Darrisaw’s surgery is crucial when considering his recovery and potential availability for the start of next season. For context, tight end T.J. Hockenson, who suffered similar injuries, had to wait about a month for surgery due to swelling, eventually undergoing the procedure after a four-week delay. In contrast, Darrisaw had his surgery roughly a week and a half after the injury, on November 4, just over a week after he was hurt on October 24.
Hockenson’s recovery took about nine months, from his surgery to his return to the active roster, which would place Darrisaw’s recovery timeline around early August if he follows a similar path. There is a slim chance he could be ready for the start of training camp in late July, assuming no setbacks. However, it’s more likely that the Vikings could place him on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list during camp and activate him in time for the start of the regular season.
Overall, the quicker timing of Darrisaw’s surgery is a positive sign for his recovery, and it appears he has a strong chance of being ready for the start of the 2025 season without the lengthy absence that Hockenson faced. However, much will depend on how Darrisaw progresses through his rehab, so it remains to be seen how his recovery unfolds.
