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Minnesota Vikings face quarterback uncertainty after Week 1 injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:31 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Minnesota Vikings face quarterback uncertainty after Week 1 injuries

Summary

The Minnesota Vikings have experienced significant turnover at quarterback in recent seasons. Following the departures of Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold, they signed Kyler Murray, who suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. Carson Wentz stepped in to lead the team to a victory. Speculation surrounds the Vikings’ future at quarterback, as predictions suggest they may target Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah in the 2027 NFL Draft. His strong performance this season has raised his stock, but uncertainty remains regarding Murray and J.J. McCarthy.

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Key Details

•Vikings previously had Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold at quarterback.
•Kyler Murray signed as starter but was injured in Week 1.
•Carson Wentz took over and led the team to a win.
•Darian Mensah predicted as a potential draft pick for 2027.
•Murray and McCarthy's future with the Vikings is uncertain.

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4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Vikings Predicted to Shake Up Quarterback Situation Again

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Vikings have gone through a lot of changes at the quarterback position over the last couple of years. A couple of years back, the Vikings had Kirk Cousins leading the charge under center. After deciding to let him walk, they brought in Sam Darnold who had a fantastic season. Unfortunately, the team decided […] The post Minnesota Vikings Predicted to Shake Up Quarterback Situation Again appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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