Vikings QB competition heats up as Thielen weighs in on McCarthy and Murray
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:44 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is underway, focusing on the quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. Former Vikings player Adam Thielen expressed that he believes Murray currently holds the advantage in the competition. He noted the importance of McCarthy needing to prove himself after being handed the starting role last season. Thielen highlighted that both players are eager to demonstrate their capabilities as they vie for the starting position. The battle is expected to intensify as training camp progresses and the preseason approaches.
- •Training camp for the Vikings is currently in progress.
- •J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray are the main competitors for the QB role.
- •Adam Thielen believes Murray has the current edge in the competition.
- •McCarthy needs to show improvement to reclaim the starting position.
- •The competition is set to continue through training camp and into the preseason.
- 5:44 AMYahoo Sports — Adam Thielen Issues Clear Message on Vikings QB Competition
"Training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is underway, and the main storyline is the QB competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. Both players have a chip on their shoulder to fuel them in this battle as the signal-callers look to prove they are still NFL starters.Murray was cut by the Arizona Cardinals this offseason, […] The post Adam Thielen Issues Clear Message on Vikings QB Competition appeared first on HEAVY.
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