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ArticleVikings demote former starting QB J.J. McCarthy to third string
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J.J. McCarthy lost out to Kyler Murray in short order for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback role. Now, the 2024 third-round draft pick is tumbling further down the team's depth chart ahead of the season opener. Carson Wentz will serve as the primary backup to Murray for the Week 1 contest against the Green Bay Packers, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9. McCarthy, meanwhile, will serve as the third-stringer.
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McCarthy demoted to third string behind Murray and Wentz for Week 1.

McCarthy, the 2024 third-round draft pick, has been demoted to third-string quarterback for the Vikings' Week 1 matchup against Green Bay, behind starter Kyler Murray and backup Carson Wentz. Coach Kevin O'Connell characterized the arrangement as 'week-to-week' rather than season-long, but McCarthy is now two spots removed from game action. O'Connell noted McCarthy remains 'a beacon of energy' and a 'young player with so much football ahead of him,' suggesting the door remains open for future opportunity if McCarthy demonstrates readiness and can contribute with limited reps.

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