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Analyst Questions J.J. McCarthy’s Vikings Future as Kyler Murray Fronts QB Battle

Training camp will likely decide his role after Minnesota rebuilt the depth chart with Kyler Murray plus Carson Wentz.

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.