Wentz won’t prevent Kyler Murray from starting for Vikings | Opinion

The Minnesota Vikings’ decision to bring back veteran quarterback Carson Wentz on a one-year deal might have raised some eyebrows when the news hit on Thursday, March 19. It shouldn’t. That’s because Wentz’s return in no way implies that Kyler Murray is now in danger of losing out on the starting job.

When the Vikings agreed on a one-year deal with Murray on March 12 following his official release from the Cardinals, they did so with the intent of letting Murray compete with J. J. McCarthy for QB1 honors.

Coach Kevin O’Connell has declined to name a starter or even discuss his plans for the position in any detail. That’s important to note because, although Murray is strongly considered to be the favorite to win the starting job, the Vikings have not fully given up on McCarthy, their first-round pick in 2024. McCarthy, 23, still has a shot to beat out Murray, 28, for the No.

1 role. Barring the unforeseen, he probably won’t do it. Wentz, 33, is now the fourth quarterback on Minnesota’s roster, joining Max Brosmer.