Minnesota Vikings weigh options for J.J. McCarthy amid QB competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are reconsidering J.J. McCarthy's future as Kyler Murray appears set to be the starting quarterback. During recent OTAs, McCarthy expressed feelings of betrayal regarding his situation, indicating a shift in his perspective. With Carson Wentz already on the roster, the Vikings may explore trading McCarthy to avoid potential locker room issues. Interest in their backup QB's trade value is uncertain, but previous inquiries suggest McCarthy could be worth a mid-round pick. Time is of the essence as McCarthy's value may decline if he remains unused behind Murray and Wentz, especially with a strong quarterback draft class approaching next year.
- •Kyler Murray expected to lead Vikings as starting quarterback.
- •McCarthy feels betrayed in light of the team's decisions.
- •Minnesota may trade McCarthy to avoid locker room tension.
- •Potential trade value fluctuates with each passing season.
- •New GM Nolan Teasley faces first big decision regarding McCarthy.
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — ’He Has The Dawg Mentality’ — Vikings Legend Makes Feelings Clear On J.J. McCarthy Amid QB’s Battle With Kyler Murray
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Trading J.J.McCarthy
"With OTAs getting underway across the NFL, there is one quarterback battle that many are paying close attention to in one of the tightest divisions in the league. Following a poor season for former first-round pick JJ McCarthy, the Vikings brought in an established starting quarterback and former first overall pick, Kyler Murray, to compete for the starting role.
"One of the key takeaways from OTAs is that Kyler Murray is going to win the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition, if it really was a competition to begin with. It was also apparent that McCarthy’s view of his situation has changed, with a sense of betrayal coming through in his comments with the media. That […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:25 PM’He Has The Dawg Mentality’ — Vikings Legend Makes Feelings Clear On J.J. McCarthy Amid QB’s Battle With Kyler Murray
With OTAs getting underway across the NFL, there is one quarterback battle that many are paying close attention to in one of the tightest divisions in the league. Following a poor season for former first-round pick JJ McCarthy, the Vikings brought in an established starting quarterback and former first overall pick, Kyler Murray, to compete for the starting role.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 9:12 PMTrading J.J.McCarthy
One of the key takeaways from OTAs is that Kyler Murray is going to win the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition, if it really was a competition to begin with. It was also apparent that McCarthy’s view of his situation has changed, with a sense of betrayal coming through in his comments with the media. That […]
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