'Out of my control': J.J. McCarthy's honest take on losing Vikings QB1 race to Kyler Murray

J.J. McCarthy had quite a few thoughts after seeing that the Vikings led by Coach Kevin O'Connell chose Kyler Murray as their QB1.

McCarthy breaks silence after losing Vikings role as reports of reunion swirl  talkSPORT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy shares his perspective after losing the starting job to Kyler Murray.

Coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Tuesday that Kyler Murray, not McCarthy would be the Vikings' starter to begin the season.

J.J. McCarthy wants to stay with Vikings after losing QB job  ESPN

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The eighth-year NFL veteran quickly grasped Kevin O’Connell’s offense, showing the accuracy, poise and presence that separated him from J.J. McCarthy.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell named Kyler Murray the starting QB, but stressed that J.J. McCarthy's development is still a work in progress.

Can Kyler Murray revive his career as the Vikings starter, or would it be a total disaster?  MARCA

The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J

Vikings pick Murray as their starting QB over McCarthy, giving him the rest of camp to get ready  apnews.com

Minnesota Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting QB over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says  Chicago Tribune

The Vikings Need Less From Kyler Murray Than You Might Think  si.com

EAGAN, MINNESOTA - MAY 27: Kyler Murray #1 and J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings look on during an OTA workout at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on May 27, 2026 in Eagan, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray their starting quarter

Head coach Kevin O'Connell named Murray the Week 1 starting QB over J.J. McCarthy on Tuesday

Kyler Murray wins the Minnesota Vikings quarterback battle over J.J. McCarthy, but multiple accounts say the veteran has struggled at times in camp.

Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says  Toronto Star

Kyler Murray named Vikings starting QB. What does that mean for JJ McCarthy?  usatoday.com