J.J. McCarthy Loses Vikings Starting Job to Kyler Murray

J.J. McCarthy has officially lost the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition after head coach Kevin O'Connell named Kyler Murray the starter for the 2026 season on Tuesday. Addressing the situation on Wednesday, McCarthy acknowledged the shift in the team's depth chart, stating that the final decision regarding the quarterback competition was ultimately 'out of my control' as he navigates his future with the organization.