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ArticleMcCarthy makes Vikings' initial 53-man roster as one of four MIN QBsMcCarthy ma...Captured August 31, 2026
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McCarthy entered Minnesota's 2026 training camp with a chance to compete with new acquisition Kyler Murray for the starting job, but never managed to make the battle interesting. Coach Kevin O'Connell didn't drag out the process, naming Murray the starter just two weeks into camp.

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McCarthy loses starting job to Kyler Murray after two weeks of camp.

McCarthy lost the Vikings' starting competition to Kyler Murray within two weeks of training camp; Coach Kevin O'Connell named Murray the starter early and committed to continuing McCarthy's development as a backup rather than engaging in a prolonged quarterback battle.

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