Vikings: JJ McCarthy, Kyler Murray Not Expected to Have 'Friendly' Battle
Summary
The Minnesota Vikings will have a competition this summer between quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray for the starting job. Murray joined the Vikings on a one-year deal after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, while McCarthy was the Vikings’ 2024 first-round pick.Key Facts
- J.J. McCarthy was picked 10th in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Vikings.
- McCarthy struggled last season and missed his rookie year regular season due to injury.
- Kyler Murray, the 2019 number one draft pick, joined the Vikings on a one-year, $1.3 million contract.
- Murray missed part of last season with a foot injury but played five games in 2025.
- Both quarterbacks will compete openly for the starting position during training camp.
- The Vikings coaching staff is keeping an open mind about who will win the job.
- Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell believes many young quarterbacks fail because of their teams, not their own skill.
- The quarterback competition may create tension between the two players.
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