Vikings quarterback battle meets expected end as Kyler Murray beats out JJ McCarthy for starting job
If two quarterbacks who have been inconsistent in their careers and inconsistent in practice despite moments of clarity need to settle the battle for the starting job, what does an NFL franchise do in picking one? McCarthy was the expectation even before Tuesday's decision. McCarthy (9) addresses the media during Minnesota Vikings Rookie Camp on May 10, 2024, at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN. (Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Vikings begin the season on Sept.
- ▪If two quarterbacks who have been inconsistent in their careers and inconsistent in practice despite moments of clarity need to settle the battle for the starting job, what does an NFL franchise do in picking one?
- ▪McCarthy was the expectation even before Tuesday's decision.
- ▪McCarthy (9) addresses the media during Minnesota Vikings Rookie Camp on May 10, 2024, at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, MN. (Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Vikings begin
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Minnesota Vikings Vikings quarterback battle meets expected end as Kyler Murray beats out JJ McCarthy for starting job Murray's eight years of NFL experience separated him from the third-year quarterback who has only 10 career starts By Armando Salguero Fox News Published August 11, 2026 2:15pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Vikings name Kyler Murray starting QB, Is this the right decision? | The Herd Colin Cowherd discusses the Minnesota Vikings naming Kyler Murray the starting QB over J.J. McCarthy.
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