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Vikings pick Murray over McCarthy at QB

Headline from Times Republican, from the development of Aug 11, 2026

Newest development Aug 14, 2026 · 2 reportsThe Vikings believe in Kyler Murray, even though the Cardinals had seen enough. Here’s why.

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, the widely expected conclusion to what coach Kevin O’Connell pledged was a true competition.

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    Vikings pick Murray over McCarthy at QB

    Headline from Times Republican ·

  2. Newest

    The Vikings believe in Kyler Murray, even though the Cardinals had seen enough. Here’s why.

    Headline from Bismarck Tribune ·

9 reports not tied to one development ·

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48 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Vikings HC Admits Kyler Murray Has Surpassed Early Expectations (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell likes what he's seeing from quarterback Kyler Murray.

  2. New York Post

    Vikings make QB decision in Kyler Murray-JJ McCarthy training camp battle (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Vikings have made their choice at quarterback.

  3. KELOLAND Sioux Falls

    Kyler Murray named as Vikings starting QB (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    KELOLAND Sioux Falls's feed description

    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Murray was selected No. 1 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft.

  4. KAAL Rochester

    Minnesota Vikings name Kyler Murray as starting quarterback (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    (ABC 6 News) — Just a few days before their first preseason game, the Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report the decision. Murray spent the first seven years of his career with the Arizona Cardinals before signing with th…

  5. West Central Tribune

    Vikings officially name Kyler Murray starting quarterback (opens West Central Tribune)

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    West Central Tribune's feed description

    The quarterback competition between Murray and J.J. McCarthy had been ongoing throughout training camp

  6. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings are naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

  7. WDIO Duluth

    Vikings name Kyler Murray as starting QB (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    According to the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback for this season.

  8. Daily Journal

    Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday because the team had not yet made the announcement.

  9. KOB 4

    Vikings pick Murray as their starting QB over McCarthy, giving him the rest of camp to get ready (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy in the widely expected conclusion to what coach Kevin O’Connell pledged was a true competition. The announcement gives Murray a full month of full-time repetitions with the first-team offense before the r…

  10. Jonesboro Sun

    AP Trending SummaryBrief at 2:02 p.m. EDT (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says

  11. Fox News

    Vikings quarterback battle meets expected end as Kyler Murray beats out JJ McCarthy for starting job (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kyler Murray wins the Minnesota Vikings quarterback battle over J.J. McCarthy, but multiple accounts say the veteran has struggled at times in camp.

  12. Newsweek

    Vikings Make Starting QB Decision Ahead of Preseason Opener (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback ahead of the 2026 season.

  13. Jonesboro Sun

    AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:07 p.m. EDT (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Jonesboro Sun's feed description

    Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says

  14. Triblive

    Vikings name newcomer Kyler Murray as their starting QB over J.J. McCarthy (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, the widely expected conclusion to what coach Kevin O’Connell pledged was a true competition.

  15. Bismarck Tribune

    How Kyler Murray’s command and decisiveness won him Vikings QB job in 10 practices (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    Kyler Murray’s on-field vision, refined through 87 NFL starts, immediately struck Max Brosmer when the quarterbacks practiced together with the Minnesota Vikings this spring.

  16. Bismarck Tribune

    Kyler Murray is the Vikings’ starting quarterback. What comes next for J.J. McCarthy? (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings plan to begin the 2026 season with their fourth different starting quarterback in as many years.

  17. Brainerd Dispatch

    Frederick: Making Kyler Murray QB1 was a possibly career-defining decision for Kevin O’Connell. (opens Brainerd Dispatch)

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    Brainerd Dispatch's feed description

    The Vikings head coach is entering his fifth season without a playoff win; he has to play the quarterback he trusts

  18. New York Post

    J.J. McCarthy opens up on NFL future as he loses Vikings starter job (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    J.J. McCarthy officially lost the QB competition in Minnesota on Tuesday when head coach Kevin O'Connell named newcomer Kyler Murray the starter.

  19. Newsweek

    J.J. McCarthy Addresses Future With Vikings After Losing QB Job (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy shares his perspective after losing the starting job to Kyler Murray.

  20. Times Republican

    Vikings pick Murray over McCarthy at QB (opens Times Republican)

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    Times Republican's feed description

    EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings have chosen Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, the widely expected conclusion to what coach Kevin O’Connell pledged was a true competition.

  21. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Vikings pick Murray as starting QB (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The Minnesota Vikings named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback on Tuesday.

  22. Fox News

    Why the Minnesota Vikings over 9.5 wins looks like a strong bet even with Kyler Murray under center (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kyler Murray joins the Minnesota Vikings on a veteran minimum deal in a loaded NFC North, pairing with Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones on offense.

  23. Bismarck Tribune

    The Vikings believe in Kyler Murray, even though the Cardinals had seen enough. Here’s why. (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    CANTON, Ohio – It’s hard for the Arizona Cardinals to sugarcoat their true thoughts on Kyler Murray. Not when they chose to pay him $36.8 million to go away and never play for them again.

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