Kyler Murray wins Vikings quarterback job over J.J. McCarthy in camp
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:09 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, winning the position in training camp over J.J. McCarthy. The team made the announcement prior to any preseason games. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season due to injury and played ten games last year, expressed his commitment to the team and desire to remain in Minnesota despite the setback. His response reflects a mature outlook as he prepares for potential future opportunities with the franchise or elsewhere.
- •Kyler Murray wins starting QB job for Minnesota Vikings.
- •J.J. McCarthy missed last season due to injury.
- •McCarthy started ten games last year, with six wins.
- •McCarthy remains committed to the Vikings despite being named a backup.
- 12:09 AMYahoo Sports — J.J. McCarthy says he was disappointed to not win starting job but wants to stay with Vikings
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Every competitor wants to play’: J.J. McCarthy has shocking reaction to losing the starting job
"The Minnesota Vikings opened training camp with a quarterback battle between third-year arm J.J.McCarthy and veteran Kyler Murray. However, it was a short-lived battle, with the Vikings announcing on Monday that Murray had won the job before a single preseason game had been played. “J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season due to injury and…
"J.J. McCarthy spoke to the media after he was told Kyler Murray would be the Vikings' starting QB.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:09 AMJ.J. McCarthy says he was disappointed to not win starting job but wants to stay with Vikings
J.J. McCarthy spoke to the media after he was told Kyler Murray would be the Vikings' starting QB.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 11:46 PM‘Every competitor wants to play’: J.J. McCarthy has shocking reaction to losing the starting job
The Minnesota Vikings opened training camp with a quarterback battle between third-year arm J.J.McCarthy and veteran Kyler Murray. However, it was a short-lived battle, with the Vikings announcing on Monday that Murray had won the job before a single preseason game had been played. “J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season due to injury and…
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