J.J. McCarthy may be traded as Vikings name Kyler Murray starter
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback, ending J.J. McCarthy's competition for the job. With this decision made before any preseason games, speculation rises regarding McCarthy's future. Potential trade destinations include the Chargers, Buccaneers, Bills, Ravens, Lions, and Jaguars, each with their specific needs for backup quarterbacks. Rumors surrounding McCarthy's trade value and fit on these teams will likely intensify leading into the season.
- •Kyler Murray wins starting QB role with Vikings.
- •J.J. McCarthy's competition for the starter position ends early.
- •Potential trade targets include Chargers, Buccaneers, and Lions.
- •McCarthy previously played under coach Jim Harbaugh at Michigan.
- •Vikings' decision leads to speculation about McCarthy's future.
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. McCarthy Trade Rumors: 3 Possible Destinations
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings Get Bad Outlook on JJ McCarthy Trade Possibility
- 10:28 AMYahoo Sports — Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy ‘Perfect’ Trade Pitch Reunites Him with Former Coach
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Browns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. McCarthy landing spots: Chargers, Buccaneers among best fits should Vikings trade recently named backup QB
"The future in Minnesota seems just a little bit awkward for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy as it currently stands.He just got beat out for his job by Kyler Murray and now serves as QB2 in his best-case scenario. J.J. McCarthy himself claimed that he wanted to stay in Minnesota after losing the competition. He cited […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy ‘Perfect’ Trade Pitch Reunites Him with Former Coach appeared first on HEAVY.
"On Aug. 11, the Minnesota Vikings decided to call off the QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. The Vikings decided that Murray will be the team’s QB1 ahead of the 2026 NFL season and can start getting reps with the first team. With Murray now the starter, the question is what happens with […] The post Browns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Minnesota Vikings are happy with where QB Kyler Murray is at this preseason, but JJ McCarthy's situation is much more complicated. The post Vikings Get Bad Outlook on JJ McCarthy Trade Possibility appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 6:23 PMJ.J. McCarthy Trade Rumors: 3 Possible Destinations
The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback. Is a J.J. McCarthy trade on the horizon?
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:27 AMVikings Get Bad Outlook on JJ McCarthy Trade Possibility
The Minnesota Vikings are happy with where QB Kyler Murray is at this preseason, but JJ McCarthy's situation is much more complicated. The post Vikings Get Bad Outlook on JJ McCarthy Trade Possibility appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:28 AMVikings’ J.J. McCarthy ‘Perfect’ Trade Pitch Reunites Him with Former Coach
The future in Minnesota seems just a little bit awkward for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy as it currently stands.He just got beat out for his job by Kyler Murray and now serves as QB2 in his best-case scenario. J.J. McCarthy himself claimed that he wanted to stay in Minnesota after losing the competition. He cited […] The post Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy ‘Perfect’ Trade Pitch Reunites Him with Former Coach appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:33 AMBrowns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy
On Aug. 11, the Minnesota Vikings decided to call off the QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. The Vikings decided that Murray will be the team’s QB1 ahead of the 2026 NFL season and can start getting reps with the first team. With Murray now the starter, the question is what happens with […] The post Browns, Jets Get Intriguing Trade Idea for Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 6:23 PMJ.J. McCarthy landing spots: Chargers, Buccaneers among best fits should Vikings trade recently named backup QB
J.J. McCarthy will start the season behind Kyler Murray, unless the Vikings decide to trade him.
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