Have We Seen J.J. McCarthy’s Last Snap with the Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings are set to hold a competition for their starting quarterback role in 2026. No one actually being […]
Brad Rempel-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings are set to hold a competition for their starting quarterback role in 2026. No one actually being honest with themselves believes that J. J.
McCarthy is going to overtake Kyler Murray unless he’s undergone a ridiculous level of offseason development. Of course, the Vikings wouldn’t mind seeing that happen, and there’s nothing better than a competitor rising to the occasion. Minnesota invested the 10th overall pick in McCarthy during the 2025 NFL Draft, and they envisioned him as their long-term starting answer.
A Backup Role Could Change McCarthy’s Timeline On the flip side, there is very little risk in what Murray brings to the table. He has proven his ability at the highest level, and with the Arizona Cardinals paying the freight for his services, he costs just $1. 3 million to wear purple this season.
Should his expected talent show up, then McCarthy will be on the bench, but it’s worth wondering if he would even be there. J. J.