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Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy split first-team reps in Vikings camp

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:46 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy split first-team reps in Vikings camp

Summary

Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy are sharing first-team quarterback snaps in Minnesota Vikings training camp, as coach Kevin O’Connell evaluates both players. O’Connell emphasized a thorough evaluation process, indicating that the distribution of reps may change based on performance. Murray, signed this March after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, had a limited season last year. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and started 10 games last year following injury recovery. The Vikings are looking to finalize their starting quarterback decision ahead of their season opener against the Green Bay Packers on September 13.

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Status Watch

•Murray and McCarthy split first-team snaps during camp
•O’Connell plans for flexible rep distribution based on performance
•Murray signed with the Vikings in March after joining from Arizona
•McCarthy started 10 games last season for the Vikings
•Vikings open the season against the Packers on September 13

Latest Updates

8:46 PMNBCSports.com — Kyler Murray leads off 11-on-11 work at Vikings camp - NBC Sports
8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray leads off 11-on-11 work at Vikings camp
7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy will both take first- and second-team reps to start camp
6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will split first-team reps as QB battle continues into Vikings camp

What they're saying

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Head coach Kevin O’Connell met with each of his quarterbacks as they reported to camp this week to explain his vision and plan for managing snaps and determining who will start Week 1.
— Yahoo Sportsby Jori Epstein