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Vikings name Kyler Murray starting QB over J.J. McCarthy
The Story in Brief
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
For a sport that rarely features Indians on the field, the NFL quarterback carousel still gets English-language media space in India. But the narrative that Murray is a 'reclamation project' ignores his Pro Bowl pedigree and injury history, his 2025 season ended on IR after just five games. McCarthy, a first-round pick, was hardly dominant (57.6% completion). The real test is whether Murray can stay healthy for 17 games. If his foot holds up, the job likely stays his.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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