Vikings' J.J. McCarthy linked to Cleveland Browns after Kyle Murray news

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

The Vikings' QB battle has ended prior to the beginning of the preseason

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

The Vikings have made their choice at quarterback. Minnesota is going with Kyler Murray as their signal-caller, bailing on third-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings selected McCarthy with the No. 10 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but now his time with the franchise could be numbered. J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray

Kevin O’Connell’s decision gives the former No. 1 overall pick a chance to revive his career in Minnesota while raising new questions about the future of the franchise’s 2024 first-round investment.

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

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell likes what he's seeing from quarterback Kyler Murray.

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