Overview
- The Vikings, who signed Kyler Murray and brought back Carson Wentz in March, will stage an open contest with J.J. McCarthy and Max Brosmer, O’Connell said Monday at the league meetings.
- Team officials have not named a starter, though many around the NFL expect Murray to win the Week 1 job.
- O’Connell praised Murray for playing in rhythm and said the offense can flex from under center to gun and pistol looks to tap his mobility and timing.
- ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky questioned Murray’s fit in a system that leans under center and heavy play‑action, noting Murray operated under center only a handful of times per game in Arizona.
- McCarthy has returned to the Vikings facility after training in California and is working to rebound from a 2025 season with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 10 starts.