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| System ID: | jl-e39696092a04120e19241c7959e1f657 |
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| Title: | Vikings give J.J. McCarthy update amid QB competition |
| Link: | Original article on newsweek.com |
| Region: | US |
| Topics: | season; qb; vikings; yards; career; mccarthy; murray; jj; amid; wentz; pick; competition; update; passes; touchdowns; Kevin O'Connell (American football); Touchdown; Minnesota Vikings; Kyler Murray; Carson Wentz; Draft (sports); Quarterback; ESPN; Head coach |
| Datetime: | 3/31/2026, 2:36:06 AM |
| Summary: | 10 draft pick J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback room has flipped in his short career and the tables turned from being the unquestioned starter to part of the competition. Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell recently told ESPN’s Kevin Seifert that McCarthy is getting ready for that competition. Last season, Wentz started five games for the Vikings in place of McCarthy, with 1,216 yards passing for six touchdowns versus five interceptions. Wentz re-signed in March for a second season with the Vikings, which sets up a completely opposite scenario for McCarthy from 2025. Last year, the Vikings committed to McCarthy and let seasoned veterans Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones walk in free agency.... |
