US EditionKyler Murray Has Signed with Vikings. What Does that Mean for J.J. McCarthy?
Kyler Murray joins the Vikings on a one-year deal to compete with J.J. McCarthy, who had the worst completion percentage among qualified NFL quarterbacks last season, team officials said.
- This past week, the Vikings signed Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy, with Murray arriving overnight at the Omni Viking Lakes, according to coach Kevin O'Connell.
- Faced with uncertainty at quarterback, Minnesota studied Murray closely as his camp viewed the team as a top option for a one-year deal.
- After arriving, Murray and his agent Erik Burkhardt had a burger at Parlour, then completed part of his physical before meetings with O'Connell and assistants Wes Phillips, Josh McCown and Jordan Traylor.
- Coach Kevin O'Connell said he won't publicly name a starter soon and praised McCarthy's work amid a likely Murray-McCarthy competition.
- Arizona's timing reflected guarantee mechanics tied to March 15, as Murray and his agent planned a one-year deal to prioritize winning and preserve 2027 flexibility.
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