Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated…
The Minnesota Vikings have made the decision to select Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, according to information provided by an individual familiar with the team's decision. The identity of this source was withheld due to the team's recent announcement. Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings' coach, has promised to oversee a genuine competition for the quarterback position between Murray, the newcomer, and McCarthy, the veteran.
Murray, who has spent his first seven seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals, had the majority of the playing time during first-team practices, while McCarthy also participated in public practices. Given Murray's need to adapt to a new system and staff after his rookie year with the Vikings, a more definitive decision on the starting quarterback was deemed necessary to ensure he could maximize his training camp experience.
McCarthy, who was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, encountered difficulties during his initial season, as a combination of injuries limited him to just 10 starts. Additionally, Carson Wentz was re-signed to provide veteran depth to the roster.
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