Kyler Murray named Vikings starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy
10 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:24 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have announced Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, surpassing J.J. McCarthy in a competitive training camp battle. Murray joined the Vikings on a one-year contract after being released by the Arizona Cardinals. McCarthy, who was the No. 10 pick in the 2024 Draft, has faced injury struggles since entering the league, impacting his performance and playing time. The decision indicates the Vikings are opting for experience at quarterback as McCarthy's future with the team becomes uncertain.
- •Murray was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
- •McCarthy missed his entire rookie season due to a knee injury.
- •McCarthy had limited success in 2025, struggling in 10 starts.
- •Murray's signing reflects the Vikings' need for a veteran presence at quarterback.
- •Sources confirm the competition for the starting role has concluded.
- 5:31 PMESPN — Sources: Vikes name Murray QB1 over McCarthy
- 5:09 PMCBS NFL — Vikings name Kyler Murray starting QB over J.J. McCarthy, per report
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — How Kyler Murray starting for Vikings impacts fantasy football drafts
- 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. McCarthy’s next move after Vikings name Kyler Murray starter
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings decide J.J. McCarthy-Kyler Murray QB competition winner
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings name Kyler Murray their starting quarterback
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Kyler Murray named Vikings starting QB. What does that mean for JJ McCarthy?
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings reportedly name Kyler Murray starting QB over J.J. McCarthy
"The Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a contract this offseason to compete in as the team's QB1. That competition is over, per reports.
"The Vikings have named Kyler Murray the team's starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
"J.J. McCarthy now faces an uncertain path after the Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 11, 2026, 5:31 PMSources: Vikes name Murray QB1 over McCarthy
The Vikings have named Kyler Murray the team's starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- CBS NFLAug 11, 2026, 5:09 PMVikings name Kyler Murray starting QB over J.J. McCarthy, per report
The Vikings' QB battle has ended prior to the beginning of the preseason
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 5:05 PMHow Kyler Murray starting for Vikings impacts fantasy football drafts
Murray beat out J.J. McCarthy for the Vikings' starting quarterback job
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:59 PMJ.J. McCarthy’s next move after Vikings name Kyler Murray starter
J.J. McCarthy now faces an uncertain path after the Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:38 PMVikings decide J.J. McCarthy-Kyler Murray QB competition winner
Minnesota has named its quarterback to start the 2026 NFL season early in training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:32 PMVikings name Kyler Murray their starting quarterback
Murray has won Minnesota's QB competition over 2024 No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:29 PMKyler Murray named Vikings starting QB. What does that mean for JJ McCarthy?
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a contract this offseason to compete in as the team's QB1. That competition is over, per reports.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:23 PMVikings reportedly name Kyler Murray starting QB over J.J. McCarthy
Murray is with Minnesota after spending the first seven years of his career in Arizona.
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