Vikings consider trading J.J. McCarthy to Chargers amid competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings are weighing the option of trading quarterback J.J. McCarthy to the Los Angeles Chargers. McCarthy's relationship with Kyler Murray, now in contention for the starting QB role, has created tension in the Vikings' quarterback room. Following Murray's impressive performance in practice, concerns arise about McCarthy's fit as a backup in Minnesota. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk suggested McCarthy could reunite with his former college coach, Jim Harbaugh, in Los Angeles. The decision is complicated by McCarthy's $21 million rookie contract and the established quarterback hierarchy in place for the Chargers.
- •McCarthy's comments indicate dissatisfaction with QB competition.
- •Murray performed well in practice, raising his chances as starter.
- •Trade rumors link McCarthy to Chargers, where Harbaugh coaches.
- •McCarthy is on a $21 million rookie contract.
- •Vikings face uncertainty if McCarthy remains as backup.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings-Chargers trade pitch sends $21M red flag to reunite with Jim Harbaugh
"The Vikings QB room is a mess due to JJ McCarthy's comments toward Kyler Murray, which is who he is in a battle with for the starting spot. This has made things tense and it might be best for Minnesota to send him with a familiar head coach.
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