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J.J. McCarthy, who struggled mightily last year and has experienced health issues through two pro seasons... With McCarthy officially losing the starting gig, the question is how the 23-year-old responds. Does he keep a grip on the backup job? Or plunge below Carson Wentz on the depth chart?
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McCarthy loses QB battle to Murray; backup role and roster status now in question
Lost the Vikings starting QB competition to Kyler Murray after two weeks of training camp. McCarthy, the 2024 first-rounder, struggled mightily last year and has experienced health issues through two pro seasons. Despite O'Connell insisting on a true competition and splitting first-team reps during camp, Murray took the larger share, particularly in full-team sessions. McCarthy will serve as backup QB behind Murray. Head coach O'Connell stated McCarthy would continue to receive significant reps for development, but the decision to name Murray starter before the first preseason game underscores it was always Murray's job to lose. The 23-year-old now faces questions about whether he maintains the backup role or drops below Carson Wentz on the depth chart, with the possibility of being off Minnesota's roster before Week 1 if performance deteriorates.
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