The decision is in! The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback for the 2026 NFL season over J.J. McCarthy, the team announced on Tuesday. Minnesota signed Murray, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, to a one-year deal in March after the quarterback was released by the Arizona Cardinals. Murray's 2025 campaign was cut short after five games due to a foot injury. In the last full season he started (2024), Murray totaled 3,851 passing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a 93.5 passer rating with the Cardinals, while completing 68.8% of his passes. He...
Vikings Name Kyler Murray Starting Quarterback Over J.J. McCarthy
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Aug 11, 2026 • 3 weeks ago
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