Vikings confirm Murray as starting QB

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Kyler Murray reacted to being named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings over 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.

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

The Vikings, days away from their preseason opener at the Giants, said they are rolling with Murray over J.J. McCarthy. Read below for reaction and observations from training camp.

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

A series of events led to McCarthy losing his starting job in Minnesota

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

Could J.J. McCarthy end up with the Cleveland Browns? Stranger things have happened.

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

The Vikings made a choice at quarterback before the preseason began.

Murray's experience, his ability to push the ball downfield and McCarthy's inconsistency helped coach Kevin O'Connell make the decision.

Vikings name Kyler Murray starting QB, sources say  ESPN

Time's Up for Murray and McCarthy: O'Connell Must Decide Starting Quarterback  Sports Illustrated