Vikings name Kyler Murray starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was demoted to third-string after maturity and accuracy issues led Minnesota to sign Kyler Murray as their starter.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy was demoted to third-string after maturity and accuracy issues led Minnesota to sign Kyler Murray as their starter.

Kyler Murray remains in concussion protocol after exiting Minnesota’s 39-22 win over the Green Bay Packers, creating uncertainty at quarterback ahead of Sunday’s NFC North matchup against the Chicago Bears. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Murray remains the likely starter if he’s cleared in time. If he isn’t, however, Carson Wentz appears […] The post Vikings rumors: ESPN insider teases J.J. McCarthy scenario for Week 2 vs. Bears appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just a few weeks ago, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was competing with Kyler Murray for the team’s starting quarterback position. Now, he won’t even enter the season as the team’s backup. On Wednesday, the Vikings made a somewhat unexpected change to their quarterback depth chart, announcing that Carson Wentz would serve as the team’s…

After losing out on the starting QB battle with Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy is now tumbling further down the Vikings' depth chart.

While Wentz, 33, serves as Minnesota's trusted backup, the move means questions about McCarthy's future with the franchise will persist.

JJ McCarthy's fall from QB1 to backup continues, with the Vikings GM staying tight-lipped on where he stands behind Kyler Murray.

It’s been an eventful month of August for J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. The month began with a ‘competition’ for the starting quarterback job with Kyler Murray, in which McCarthy got 50% of the first team reps. The reps quickly shifted toward Kyler Murray and ten days later, following the night training camp practice, […]

McCarthy's future with Minnesota is murky after presumably falling to QB3 behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz.

The Minnesota Vikings decided on Kyler Murray as their starter, raising questions about JJ McCarthy's future.

The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have been the subject of rumors throughout the course of the preseason as well as during training camp. Ever since Kyler Murray was named the starter, trade rumors have swirled. Now, NFL insider Ian Rapoport offered a new take on those rumors, ahead of the Vikings preseason finale […] The post Vikings QB’s Future Is “To Be Determined,” Insider Says appeared first on HEAVY.

The Minnesota Vikings have made one of the most important decisions for the organization, as the franchise’s head coach, Kevin O’Connell, announced Kyler Murray as the Week 1 starting quarterback, thus leaving J.J. McCarthy in an uncertain position. Although the quarterback has lost the starting job to Murray, the head coach insisted that McCarthy still […] The post NFL Analyst Predicts J.J. McCarthy Potentially Being Cut From Vikings Roster Amid QB2 Battle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

After being the No. 10 overall pick in 2024, J.J. McCarthy's time in Minnesota could be over

Not only did J.J. McCarthy lose the starting quarterback battle to Kyler Murray, but he isn’t looking like a shoo-in for the backup role now either.

The Minnesota Vikings were the first team to end their starting quarterback competition in training camp this year. It took just one preseason game for head coach Kevin O’Connell to pick Kyler Murray over J.

McCarthy's lack of consistency continued Saturday, raising questions about which QB the Vikings might turn to if Kyler Murray were injured.

After Kyler Murray got the nod, J.J. McCarthy isn't doing much to prove that he can be his backup.

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell says the backup QB competition remains open, leaving JJ McCarthy's status behind Kyler Murray uncertain.

The Vikings named free-agent signing Murray the team's Week 1 starting quarterback.

The Minnesota Vikings have already determined their starting QB to be Kyler Murray. After making that decision, it appeared that J.J. McCarthy would be QB2; however, that might not be set in stone with two preseason games left. Minnesota will host the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 22 at U.S. Bank Stadium, and Judd Zulgad of […] The post J.J. McCarthy Gets Concerning Take Before Vikings-Ravens Preseason Game appeared first on HEAVY.

A source told CBS Sports that J.J. McCarthy was seen as "unpredictable" within the Minnesota Vikings, factoring into the quick decision to name Kyler Murray starter.

With J.J. McCarthy the No. 2 QB in Minnesota, there's growing speculation the Vikings could trade him elsewhere.

J.J. McCarthy spoke to the media after the Vikings named Kyler Murray as the team's starter.

O'Connell confirmed this week that Murray will be the team's Week 1 starter.

J.J. McCarthy had quite a few thoughts after seeing that the Vikings led by Coach Kevin O'Connell chose Kyler Murray as their QB1.

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy said Kevin O'Connell's decision was "out of my control" when the Vikes picked Kyler Murray as the starter.

McCarthy seemed to send a strong message about his future. 

Two years after Minnesota drafted him 10th overall, McCarthy is Kyler Murray’s backup. He still believes he’s an NFL starter — and says Minnesota remains “the place I want to be.”

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will not be the starting quarterback for the team heading into the start of the 2026 season, barring injury or any sort of material change in circumstances. Although the writing was more or less on the wall since the arrival of now-confirmed starter Kyler Murray back in March. Over the […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy Not Coachable, Would Question Head Coach – Report appeared first on HEAVY.

Earlier than perhaps some would have expected, the Minnesota Vikings announced that the starting quarterback on the roster come Week 1 would be the 2019 first overall pick Kyler Murray, who is currently on a cheap one year deal in the wake of his release by the Arizona Cardinals. Despite Murray being the heavy favorite […] The post J.J. McCarthy Breaks Silence on Feelings Towards Vikings, Kyler Murray appeared first on HEAVY.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy shares his perspective after losing the starting job to Kyler Murray.

J.J. McCarthy officially lost the QB competition in Minnesota on Tuesday when head coach Kevin O'Connell named newcomer Kyler Murray the starter.

J.J. McCarthy officially lost the QB competition in Minnesota on Tuesday when head coach Kevin O'Connell named newcomer Kyler Murray the starter.

The Minnesota Vikings opened training camp with a quarterback battle between third-year arm J.J.McCarthy and veteran Kyler Murray. However, it was a short-lived battle, with the Vikings announcing on Monday that Murray had won the job before a single preseason game had been played. “J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season due to injury and…

Coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Tuesday that Kyler Murray, not McCarthy would be the Vikings' starter to begin the season.

Will the 23-year-old first-round pick from 2024 be happy as Minnesota's backup, or might the Vikings be better off trading him?

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has made a pivotal decision by naming Kyler Murray the starting quarterback, placing J.J. McCarthy in the backup role for the coming season. This choice is indicative of the team's shift towards a more dynamic offensive strategy tailored around Murray's skill set, while McCarthy now faces an uphill challenge in his quarterback development amidst this change.

Kyler Murray reacted to being named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings over J.J. McCarthy.

The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell named Kyler Murray the starting QB, but stressed that J.J. McCarthy's development is still a work in progress.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell named Kyler Murray the starting QB, but stressed that J.J. McCarthy's development is still a work in progress.

Kyler Murray is getting the nod over former Michigan standout and incumbent J.J. McCarthy.

The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2026 season.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell named Murray the Week 1 starting QB over J.J. McCarthy on Tuesday

The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell pledged to supervise a true competition for the job between the newcomer Murray and the incumbent McCarthy. While Murray had the majority of the turns with the first team, McCarthy had plenty of opportunities in open-to-the-public practices as well.

The Vikings made a choice at quarterback before the preseason began.

The Vikings' QB battle has ended prior to the beginning of the preseason

The Vikings are committing to Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback.

Kevin O’Connell’s decision gives the former No. 1 overall pick a chance to revive his career in Minnesota while raising new questions about the future of the franchise’s 2024 first-round investment.

Murray's experience, his ability to push the ball downfield and McCarthy's inconsistency helped coach Kevin O'Connell make the decision.

The Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a contract this offseason to compete in as the team's QB1. That competition is over, per reports.

The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly decided whether Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy will be their starting quarterback.

Murray is with Minnesota after spending the first seven years of his career in Arizona.

Murray is with Minnesota after spending the first seven years of his career in Arizona.