Overview
- NFL.com’s Kevin Patra said McCarthy’s time in Minnesota could be winding down and warned he might even fall to third string.
- Minnesota signed Kyler Murray, who most observers expect to start at quarterback.
- The Vikings re-signed Carson Wentz, leaving McCarthy to fight for the No. 2 spot if Murray wins the job.
- Trade chatter persists about McCarthy as a possible chip if he loses ground on the depth chart.
- McCarthy lost 2024 to a preseason knee injury and in 2025 completed 57.6% of his throws with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions over 10 games.