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ArticleJJ McCarthy ‘banged up’ during rough Vikings showing after losing starting job
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J.J. McCarthy is sacked by Mike Green of the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter of the preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 22, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. McCarthy, of course, will not enter the season as the starting quarterback — that distinction will go to former Cardinals signal-caller Kyler Murray, who was named the Vikings' QB1 earlier this month.
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McCarthy loses starting job to Kyler Murray after disappointing first NFL season.

McCarthy will not enter the 2026 season as the Vikings' starting quarterback; that role goes to Kyler Murray, who was named QB1 earlier in August. McCarthy, the No. 10 overall pick in 2024, has lost the starting job after a difficult first year in which he completed 57.6% of his passes with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions over 1,632 passing yards across 10 starts.

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