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Murray to Start, Wentz Backed Up as McCarthy Slips to Vikings' Third-String

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Source: Bleacher Report
Murray to Start, Wentz Backed Up as McCarthy Slips to Vikings' Third-String
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Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell announced Kyler Murray will start the season opener against the Packers, with Carson Wentz as the backup and J.J. McCarthy relegated to third-string. Backup roles will be decided on a week-to-week basis, leaving the 23-year-old McCarthy to watch and learn after a injury-plagued 2025 and a challenging start to his Vikings tenure.

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  1. J.J. McCarthy's Position on Vikings' Depth Chart With Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz Revealed by HC  Bleacher Report
  2. Vikings say McCarthy to be No. 3 QB, Wentz No. 2 for Week 1  ESPN
  3. Carson Wentz to back up Kyler Murray in Vikings' Week 1 game; J.J. McCarthy is QB3  NFL.com
  4. Former Michigan QB, top-10 pick J.J. McCarthy dropped to third string by Vikings  Detroit Free Press
  5. Minnesota Vikings surprisingly demote former first-round pick JJ McCarthy to third string  Fox News

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