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Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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The widespread belief in the days since Minnesota signed former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray to a one-year deal has been that the former Cardinals quarterback is coming in to take over as the starter for the Vikings. Not so fast, says Adam Schefter.

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Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws during the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
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Kyler Murray probably doesn't need to win a competition against J.J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback job with the Minnesota Vikings. Despite it being fairly obvious, insiders continue to suggest that Murray and McCarthy would compete for QB1.

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