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08/11 12:59 CDT Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over
J.J. McCarthy, AP source says
Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP
source says
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Pro Football Writer
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) --- The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their
starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, according to a person with knowledge
of the decision.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday
because the team had not yet made the announcement.
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell pledged to supervise a true competition for the
job between the newcomer Murray and the incumbent McCarthy. While Murray had
the majority of the turns with the first team, McCarthy had plenty of
opportunities in open-to-the-public practices as well.
With Murray learning a new system and staff after spending his first seven NFL
seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, an earlier decision on the starter was
always going to be ideal for him to maximize his time in training camp running
the offense.
McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft. He mostly struggled in
his debut last year, when a variety of injuries limited him to 10 starts.
Carson Wentz was also re-signed for veteran depth.
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