# Vikings name Kyler Murray starting QB over J.J. McCarthy 2026-08-12T23:15:57+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy for the 2026 season. Head coach Kevin O'Connell announced the decision after a 10-day competition in training camp. Murray, 29, signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Vikings after being released by the Arizona Cardinals. He will be the Vikings' fourth different opening-day starter in as many years, following Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold and McCarthy. Both quarterbacks are expected to play in Saturday's preseason opener against the New York Giants. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, quarterback competition Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vikings-name-kyler-murray-starting-qb-over-j-j-mccarthy/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vikings-name-kyler-murray-starting-qb-over-j-j-mccarthy/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.