Vikings Set McCarthy vs. Murray QB Competition for 2026 Sport By lines May 10, 2026 The Minnesota Vikings QB competition is officially open for 2026. Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will battle for the Vikings starting job. NFL insider Tom Pelissero broke the news Sunday on The Rich Eisen Show. The Vikings added Kyler Murray to a depth chart that already featured J.J. McCarthy. Both quarterbacks enter Vikings training camp with first-team aspirations. Vikings Open The Door For McCarthy Or Murray NFL insider Tom Pelissero confirmed the Vikings QB competition on The Rich Eisen Show Sunday. Tom Pelissero called the setup a true competition for both quarterbacks. Tom Pelissero said both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy believe they will win the Vikings job. Kyler Murray arrives in Minnesota after seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. J.J. McCarthy entered the league as the Minnesota Vikings 2024 first-round pick. Kyler Murray brings dual-threat mobility honed across seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. J.J. McCarthy brings a national championship pedigree from his 2023 Michigan college season. J.J. McCarthy missed his entire 2024 rookie season with a knee injury. The Minnesota Vikings rotated through several starting quarterbacks during the 2025 regular season. The Vikings QB competition arrives with playoff stakes for the 2026 NFC North race. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell will manage the competition through OTAs and training camp. Minnesota Vikings OTAs begin later this month at TCO Performance Center. NFL teams typically name a Week 1 starting quarterback by late August. A McCarthy victory would validate the Minnesota Vikings 2024 first-round investment. A Murray victory would reset the Vikings quarterback timeline through 2027. Related Sports Coverage Aaron Rodgers to Sign With Pittsburgh Steelers Drake Maye Stands By Mike Vrabel: ‘Great Human Being’ Panthers Pick Up Bryce Young 2027 Contract Option Reporting via Pro Football Talk and reaction via r/nfl.
