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J.J. McCarthy remains in contention for the starting quarterback position with the Minnesota Vikings, competing against veteran Kyler Murray. The team plans to hold a true competition for the role, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.
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: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings added veteran quarterback Kyler Murray to the depth chart this offseason after J.J. McCarthy struggled to stay healthy and produce when he was on the field last season.
However, the Vikings arenât handing the starting job to Murray, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, and McCarthy can win the starting job over Murray in what is expected to be a âtrue competitionâ between the two of them.
âThey envision it being a true competition: Kyler Murray versus J.J. McCarthy,â Pelissero said during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. âAnd both these guys are going to go into this believing theyâre gonna win this job. I donât know, frankly, how friendly that quarterback room is going to be. Itâs going to be a very competitive quarterback room.
âFrom everything that Iâve understood, it is truly wide open, theyâre keeping an open mind as a coaching staff.â
Murray is coming off his own health concerns, after his season with the Arizona Cardinals last season was marred by a foot injury that cost him the bulk of the campaign.
Itâs clear that the Vikings organization has little patience for a rebuild after watching former quarterback Sam Darnold lead the to a Super Bowl victory last season. So, in what figures to be a completely merit-based approach to the most important position, whoever is ready to produce at the highest level will earn the job in Minnesota.
The competition is for the starting quarterback position for the Minnesota Vikings, with both players vying for the role.
The Vikings added Kyler Murray to provide depth after J.J. McCarthy struggled with health and performance last season.
Tom Pelissero stated that the Vikings envision a true competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, with both believing they can win the starting job.

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