J.J. McCarthy opens the regular season as Minnesota's third-string quarterback
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their quarterback depth chart entering the new season. J.J. McCarthy will begin his campaign in the No. 3 position. Kyler Murray takes over as the team's primary starter under center. Carson Wentz has been named the initial backup to Murray on the active roster. These decisions establish the team's hierarchy at the position as they prepare for their opening schedule.
- •J.J. McCarthy will start the season as the team's third quarterback
- •Carson Wentz occupies the position of primary backup quarterback
- •Kyler Murray is the team's new starting quarterback
- 8:44 PMESPN — McCarthy to open season as Vikings' No. 3 QB
"J.J. McCarthy will open the season as the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback, with veteran Carson Wentz named the initial backup to new starter Kyler Murray.
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