Vikings add Kyler Murray, fueling questions about J.J. McCarthy
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The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a one-year veteran minimum deal to upgrade the quarterback room and push all quarterbacks, with coach Kevin O'Connell stressing a fit-based approach and saying no starter has been named. The move reshapes the path for 23-year-old J.J. McCarthy, who struggled through an injury-plagued 2025 season, as the Vikings aim to raise the room's floor while encouraging McCarthy to improve and compete for the job in 2026.
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