McCarthy’s Minnesota Future in Question | Minnesota Vikings News

The Vikings stunned the NFL by naming Kyler Murray their starting QB after just one preseason game, sparking wild speculation that J.J. McCarthy’s Minnesota future is over. Despite being a top-10 pick just two years ago and still only 23, McCarthy faces an uphill battle as veteran Carson Wentz edges ahead for the backup role — with coach Kevin O’Connell reportedly favoring experience. Scout John Middlekauff bluntly calls McCarthy’s time “over,” citing his college habits and mismatched mindset for a backup role in a run-heavy offense. Though McCarthy remains under contract through 2027, a trade seems unlikely, leaving him sidelined this season — making the scout’s grim forecast feel all too plausible.

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