Vikings Kick Off Training Camp with Quarterback Competition Highlights

Sports Illustrated • 02 Aug 14:00

The Minnesota Vikings held their first public training camp practice, showcasing a competitive atmosphere focused on the quarterback battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, along with notable performances from other players.

NBC Sports • 02 Aug 01:18

Practice observations suggest Kyler Murray is gaining an edge over J.J. McCarthy for the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback role.

NBC Sports • 31 Jul 23:44

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he is focusing on building rapport with both Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy while the Minnesota Vikings decide on their starting quarterback.

Daily Norseman • 31 Jul 03:44

Minnesota opened its training camp to the public, enforcing a no-video policy, while coaches evaluated quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy and assessed roster competition at linebacker, defensive line and special teams.

NBC Sports • 29 Jul 20:46

Kyler Murray led the opening 11-on-11 session at Minnesota Vikings training camp, while the team continues its competition between him and J.J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback role.

ESPN • 29 Jul 10:30

NFL teams in Atlanta, Cleveland, Las Vegas and Minnesota are expected to decide their starting quarterbacks during training camp, with veteran Tua Tagovailoa, Deshaun Watson, Kirk Cousins and Kyler Murray favored to begin the season.

The New York Times • 29 Jul 10:00

Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell and general manager Nolan Teasley will decide which quarterback—Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy—will start for Week 1 as training camp progresses, with both players receiving reps in early practices.

New York Post • 29 Jul 03:02

ESPN analyst Adam Schefter and Vikings receiver Adam Thielen indicated that Kyler Murray is the frontrunner for the starting quarterback role, while coach Kevin O'Connell said both players will receive reps in training camp.

ESPN • 28 Jul 19:36

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said the Vikings will rotate Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy in early camp drills and aim to decide the starter before the preseason begins.

ESPN • 23 Jul 10:00

Minnesota's training camp opens Aug. 1 at the TCO Performance Center as the team evaluates Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy and a host of position battles ahead of the season.