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At Vikings OTAs, Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy split reps evenly, but Murray’s confident demeanor and sharp throws suggest he’s the likely starter, even as Minnesota frames the situation as a legitimate competition to drive improvement.
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The Minnesota Vikings added Kyler Murray to a depth chart that already includes 2024 first‑rounder J.J. McCarthy, kicking off a wide‑open, true quarterback competition for the starting job. Murray’s proven production gives him the edge, but McCarthy must stay healthy and outplay the veteran to win and retain the role, with coaching staff openness and locker room dynamics likely shaping when the job is settled.
The Minnesota Vikings will host a genuine offseason quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, with both veterans entering the battle confident they can win the starting job after Murray’s signing following his Arizona release and McCarthy’s injury- and interception-filled NFL tenure.
Cooper Rush was invited to Minnesota’s rookie minicamp as a potential quarterback depth option, joining a crowded Vikings QB room that includes J.J. McCarthy, Kyler Murray, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer. Rush, a former Cowboys backup who started 9 of 14 games, signed with the Ravens but had a rough 2025 season (34-of-52 for 303 yards, 0 TD, 4 INT, 48.8 rating, 26.3 QBR) before being released, making a contract unlikely despite the tryout.
Cardinals third-round pick Carson Beck arrives at rookie minicamp behind Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew, with a path to playing time uncertain but clearly competitive as the team assesses how much he can handle and how his college experience translates to the NFL.
Post-draft, the Dolphins’ 2026 53-man projection is rookie-heavy: three QBs (Malik Willis, Quinn Ewers, Cam Miller); three RBs (De’Von Achane, Ollie Gordon II, Jaylen Wright); six WRs (Chris Bell, Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, Tutu Atwell, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr.); four TEs; nine offensive linemen; five defensive ends; five interior defensive linemen; five linebackers; six cornerbacks; four safeties; and three specialists. The plan relies on multiple rookies earning roles, with potential sleeper Rene Konga and promising pieces Kadyn Proctor and Jonah Savaiinaea shaping the depth chart for training camp.
Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort and coach Mike LaFleur declined to commit to a Carson Beck starting-quarterback battle, saying he’ll first get in the building and that the best quarterback will play. Beck, a third-round pick, could sit and learn or compete with Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew as the team evaluates him and the overall depth chart.
Michigan’s spring game ended 7-6 as the Maize squad defeated the Blue; Tommy Carr impressed at quarterback, Jordan Marshall flashed burst on limited carries, Bryce Underwood struggled in his brief action, and the defense—especially the defensive line—looked solid for fall, while receivers failed to establish a clear go-to target.
The Vikings’ signing of Kyler Murray puts the starting quarterback job in his hands, creating uncertainty for J.J. McCarthy’s role and potentially sparking trade talks or a bridge-year scenario as Minnesota weighs its options.
Tua Tagovailoa says his signing with the Atlanta Falcons is a 'reset' and he plans to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for the 2026 starting job, marking a fresh start after six seasons with the Dolphins and prompting reflection on whether Miami should have provided a legitimate quarterback challenger and on asset management surrounding his contract.
Kyler Murray agreed to a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with the Minnesota Vikings after his release from the Arizona Cardinals, and his deal includes a no-tag clause that lets him hit free agency next offseason unless extended; he’s expected to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the 2026 starting job, with Arizona absorbing most of his 2026 salary after a 2025 injury-shortened season.
Kyler Murray, released by the Arizona Cardinals, signed a one-year league-minimum contract with the Minnesota Vikings that includes a no-tag clause and is guaranteed $36.8 million by Arizona this season. The 28-year-old passer will vie for Minnesota’s QB1 job with rookie J.J. McCarthy as he seeks a career rebound after injuries and a down year, with the Vikings hoping to unlock his upside in 2026.
Vikings sign Kyler Murray to a one-year, $1.3 million deal (Cardinals owe him about $35.5 million) with a 2027 no-tag clause, creating an open quarterback competition with J.J. McCarthy after Kevin O’Connell declined to name a Week 1 starter; with both players likely to see time due to injury histories, the staff will decide the starter based on performance and development.
Kyler Murray signs a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by the Cardinals, giving him a fresh start and a chance to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback job while Minnesota manages its salary cap and hopes his talent can help unlock McCarthy’s development.