Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition is expected to continue as training camp begins this week. While there is still some optimism from some that J.J. McCarthy can win the job, the overwhelming belief is that Kyler Murray will be the team's Week 1 starter.
Murray, signed in March to a one-year, $1.3 million deal, is entering a pivotal season in his career. After having made two Pro Bowls in his first three seasons, he has struggled to stay healthy over the past four years, missing 27 games in that span.
Still, the expectation is that he can provide more consistency and stability at quarterback after the Vikings ranked 29th in passing yards in 2025. McCarthy struggled in ten starts, completing 57.6% of his passes with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
That means Murray doesn't have to be a game-changing presence to help Minnesota's offense improve this season. Because of…
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