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Vikings name Kyler Murray starting quarterback ahead of preseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:04 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Vikings name Kyler Murray starting quarterback ahead of preseason
Summary

The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback for the upcoming regular season. This decision came ahead of the first preseason game after a defined timeline set by head coach Kevin O'Connell. Murray's first opportunity to play will be on Saturday against the New York Giants. O'Connell had indicated that he wanted to finalize the starter before the preseason began, and the announcement confirms that plan.

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  • •Kyler Murray is named as the Vikings' starting quarterback.
  • •Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the decision after training camp.
  • •Murray's first game action will be Saturday against the Giants.
  • •The quarterback battle concluded before the first preseason game.
Latest Updates
  • 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings made decision on starting QB in the fashion they expected
What they're saying
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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell always had a timeline in place to name a starter and he stayed true to that.

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