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ArticleUpdate on former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray’s status with the Vikings
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And now, he has been competing with former first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy for the starting role with the Vikes. Head coach Kevin O'Connell came out and stated the QB competition could be won by either athlete.
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McCarthy loses Vikings QB competition to Kyler Murray despite open competition.

Lost the starting quarterback competition with Kyler Murray for the 2026 Vikings season; Kevin O'Connell stated the competition could be won by either athlete, but Murray received the lion's share of first-team reps during training camp and was named the starter before preseason games began, suggesting the coaching staff had already evaluated McCarthy's capabilities.

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