Vikings' Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy Put on Notice

Why the Vikings Keeping J.J. McCarthy Doesn't Prove He's Competing for QB1

Tom Pelissero's dedication to publicly expressing his belief that Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy will battle for the QB1 job in Minnesota isn't slowing down; it's speeding up.

Vikings Receive Clear Kyler Murray Prediction From Phil Simms

The Minnesota Vikings are rolling the dice that Kyler Murray can tap into the potential that made him the No. 1 pick with a fresh start. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has worked his magic on QBs with several question marks, such as Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones.As a result, O’Connell will look to do the same with Murray, who will need to edge out J.J. McCarthy in the team’s QB competition to determine the starter. Nonetheless, many expect th…

Sam Darnold Forgives the Vikings

Remember when the Minnesota Vikings opted not to pay Sam Darnold during the offseason, preferring to let the chips fall with J.J. McCarthy? Darnold totally understands. Source? Him. Darnold has no issue with Minnesota’s quarterback decision, even after his career surge with Seattle. He spoke this week about the Vikings’ 2025 roster construction, acknowledging even he understood “why they did what they did.” Darnold Gives Minnesota’s QB Plan Some…

J.J. McCarthy Working Out is the Vikings' Best Case Scenario

Dec 7, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) reacts during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings are heading into the 2026 season with an open QB competition. Many were reluctant to believe it when Kevin O’Connell first said it, but various reports, including one from NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, indicate it is actually happening. St…

Sam Darnold Shows No Bitterness Over Vikings Choosing JJ Mccarthy

Sam Darnold has been in the NFL for long enough to understand the business side of an athlete’s career. Despite The post Sam Darnold Shows No Bitterness Over Vikings Choosing JJ Mccarthy appeared first on FirstSportz.