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Vikings: Murray Leading QB Competition

Published May 30, 2026 · Updated May 30, 2026 · NBC Sports

Minnesota Vikings newcomer Kyler Murray is emerging as the leader in the quarterback competition based on early OTA sessions, overshadowing incumbent J.J. McCarthy.

Based on this week's OTA session open to media, Murray is well ahead of McCarthy in the competition. Kevin Seifert of ESPN noted that McCarthy could continue his upward trajectory from last season but still fall short of Murray's experience, arm talent and big-play potential. sportbet.reviews

The Vikings acquired Murray, who grew up a Vikings fan, for the league minimum after he was cut by the Cardinals with more than $30 million in guaranteed money. The competition appears to be a true meritocracy where the best player will play, with McCarthy facing questions about accuracy and a fastball-heavy arsenal that limits the team's passing game options.

Vikings: Murray Leading QB Competition

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