Kyler Murray becomes starting quarterback for Minnesota Vikings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Kyler Murray has been named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings for the upcoming season. The former Oklahoma standout won the quarterback competition against J.J. McCarthy during the offseason. Murray, who was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, spent the previous seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals before transitioning to the Vikings. After an injury-plagued previous season, Murray aims to demonstrate his capabilities in Minnesota as he opens this new chapter in his career.
- •Murray wins QB battle against J.J. McCarthy.
- •First season with the Vikings after seven years with the Cardinals.
- •Former Heisman Trophy winner looks to regain form.
- •Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell confirms Murray as starter.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings HC discusses naming a starting QB for the Vikings
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — QB Kyler Murray wins starting job with Minnesota Vikings
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray named starting quarterback for Minnesota Vikings
"Kevin O'Connell broke down his decision to name Kyler Murray the starting quarterback.
"Former Oklahoma star Kyler Murray has won his quarterback competition this offseason.
"Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made a decision about his starting quarterback.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:55 PMVikings HC discusses naming a starting QB for the Vikings
Kevin O'Connell broke down his decision to name Kyler Murray the starting quarterback.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:32 AMQB Kyler Murray wins starting job with Minnesota Vikings
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made a decision about his starting quarterback.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 10:00 PMKyler Murray named starting quarterback for Minnesota Vikings
Former Oklahoma star Kyler Murray has won his quarterback competition this offseason.
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