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Despite McCarthy battling Murray for Minnesota's top quarterback spot in spring workouts and training camp, he has begun the season as the Vikings' third-string quarterback. The team listed McCarthy as inactive (emergency third quarterback) for Week 1's game against the Packers.
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McCarthy third-string QB; inactive for Week 1 despite competing for starter role.

McCarthy began the 2026 season as the Vikings' third-string quarterback despite battling Murray for Minnesota's top quarterback spot in spring workouts and training camp. He was listed as inactive (emergency third quarterback) for Week 1's game against the Packers.

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