Overview
- Coach Kevin O’Connell said the starter remains undecided, with a clear depth chart to follow a preseason competition.
- Reports view Kyler Murray as the early favorite, though his recent injury history keeps availability in focus.
- Carson Wentz returned on a new deal after the Jets sought him as their backup, which positions him as a viable QB2 in Minnesota.
- J.J. McCarthy is back in the facility to earn the job after a 2025 season of 11 TDs, 12 INTs, and a 61.8 PFF grade.
- Contract timelines shape the plan, with Murray on a one-year deal while McCarthy is under team control through 2027.