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McCarthy demoted to QB3 behind Murray and Wentz for Vikings' Week 1 opener.

McCarthy has fallen to QB3 on the Vikings depth chart behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz for Week 1 against Green Bay. The 2024 No. 10 overall pick's demotion was telegraphed throughout the offseason; despite coach Kevin O'Connell's stated openness to competition, Murray was presumed to start from the moment he signed his one-year deal. McCarthy's preseason struggles and ankle injury made the decision relatively easy for a team battling for a playoff spot that cannot risk having a first-round pick as the backup if Murray—who has his own injury history—goes down.

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