Kyler Murray starts first 11-on-11 drill as Vikings evaluate quarterbacks
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.
The Minnesota Vikings began their training camp on Wednesday with the first 11-on-11 drill of the offseason, giving quarterback Kyler Murray the opening snap. Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed that both Murray and rookie J.J. McCarthy will work with the first team as he decides who will start in Week 1, noting that repetitions will be closely monitored.
According to a report, Murray completed a 30-yard pass to wide receiver Jordan Addison on the initial play. > "I’m not really too focused on the long-term vision of it," Murray said before practice. "I’m focused on the process and that’s day to day, coming out here with this walkthrough and then practice later... Prove to the coaches and guys what I’m capable of."
McCarthy is expected to receive comparable opportunities, and the progression of both quarterbacks will be observed closely until O’Connell announces his final decision.