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ArticleKyler Murray named Vikings starting QB. What does that mean for JJ McCarthy?
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The Vikings also re-signed Wentz, who served as McCarthy's backup in 2025. The former No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft started five games last year while McCarthy missed time with injury, leading the team to a 2-3 record before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 8.
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Wentz re-signed as Vikings backup; may be preferred over McCarthy as QB2.

Wentz was re-signed by the Vikings as a backup and appears third on the depth chart behind Murray and McCarthy. The former No. 2 overall pick in 2016 started five games in 2025 while McCarthy was injured, posting a 2-3 record before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 8. He is on a one-year, $3 million contract and may be the preferred QB2 option over McCarthy.

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