Vikings Make Starting QB Decision Ahead of Preseason Opener
Summary
The Minnesota Vikings have decided that Kyler Murray will be their starting quarterback for the upcoming preseason and regular season opener. Murray joined the Vikings on a one-year contract after playing seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.Key Facts
- Kyler Murray signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Vikings in March.
- Murray was the number one overall draft pick in 2019 and earned the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award that year.
- He has made the Pro Bowl twice, in 2020 and 2021.
- Last season, Murray suffered a foot injury and played only five games before the injury ended his season.
- The Arizona Cardinals released Murray but still owe him $35.5 million for this season.
- The Vikings also have second-year quarterback JJ McCarthy, who was picked 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- McCarthy missed his rookie season due to a knee injury but started 10 games last season, completing 140 passes for 1,632 yards and 11 touchdowns.
- Murray and McCarthy shared practice time earlier in the season, but Murray will now be the main starting quarterback.
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