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Minnesota Vikings Quarterback J.J. McCarthy Expected To Have a Robust Market This Offseason

Nobody drafts a quarterback 10th overall with the intention of shopping him two years later. But here we are. The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy out of Michigan in the 2024 NFL Draft with big dreams and even bigger expectations.

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There's Growing Talk About Vikings Trading J.J. McCarthy

With Kyler Murray officially on the Minnesota Vikings, it might be a matter of time before they trade J.J. McCarthy. Don't let the 9-8 record fool you, the 2025 season was a disaster for the Vikings.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 14

Kurt Warner Finds QB Height Concerns 'Humorous' After Vikings Sign Kyler Murray

New Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray was listed at 5-foot-10 last season with the Arizona Cardinals, which makes him one of the shortest signal-callers in the NFL.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 14

Kyler Murray has one clear message after signing with Vikings

Murray is betting on himself with the Minnesota Vikings.

Murray had big reason for signing with Vikings beyond being their starter

Murray, Vikings union puts pressure on both to deliver

49ers create future problem with latest Nick Bosa move

Anthony Richardson is being linked to intriguing new team

Report: AJ Brown trade is seen as ‘inevitable’

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Kyler Murray News / Gridiron Heroics / March 14

Kyler Murray’s Contract With Vikings Include Interesting Clause

The Minnesota Vikings made a significant move to reshape their quarterback position by signing former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. The agreement quickly generated attention across the NFL, especially after details of an unusual clause in the contract surfaced.

NFL News / The SportsRush / March 13

Insider Says Kyler Murray to Vikings is an Upgrade From JJ McCarthy But Not a Dangerous Proposition

After two years of frustrations with J.J McCarthy, which at one point included the Minnesota Vikings releasing a would be Super Bowl champion in Sam Darnold, the franchise has officially found its alternative to the Michigan product, and at a bargain bin price as well.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 13

Vikings Winners and Losers Through One Week of NFL Free Agency

Every move a team makes in the offseason has ripple effects on the upcoming season outlook for other players on the roster. Departures create opportunities.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 13

Cowherd Flips Again: Vikings His Surprise Breakout Team After Kyler Addition

Colin Cowherd is back on the Vikings bandwagon following the signing of former No. 1 pick Kyler Murray. The Fox Sports radio host famously trashed the Vikings for dumping Sam Darnold in favor of J.J.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 13

The Most Underrated Move the Vikings Made in Free Agency So Far

It hasn't been a particularly busy first week of free agency for the Vikings, though they did make a major splash by signing Kyler Murray on Thursday. They've also let some veterans depart and worked out deals to keep a few others around, including Eric Wilson, Aaron Jones, and T.J.

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The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

The '1K-yard, 10-TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks in the 2024-25 season who have accrued the most passing yards in their career?

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / March 13

The Vikings' Biggest Roster Hole That Still Hasn't Been Addressed

After signing Kyler Murray to be the starting quarterback in 2026, the Minnesota Vikings still have holes to fill at quite a few positions of need. Who will be the third wide receiver?

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / March 13

Would Vikings consider trading J.J. McCarthy despite recent comments?

Would Vikings consider trading J.J. McCarthy despite comments about competing with Kyler Murray?

Some members of the NFL community are convinced that it's a matter of when and not if the Vikings will trade McCarthy this offseason.

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell sends early message to Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy about starting job

Kyler Murray had big reason for signing with Vikings beyond being their starter

Kyler Murray, Vikings union puts pressure on both to deliver

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Starting NFL QBs in 2025-26' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13

Murray had another big reason for signing with Vikings

Kyler Murray had big reason for signing with Vikings beyond being their starter

It turns out Murray wanted to join the Vikings for reasons that go beyond how much playing time he could receive.

Kyler Murray, Vikings union puts pressure on both to deliver

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell sends early message to Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy about starting job

2026 NFL free-agency winners, losers: Vikings get their quarterback

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Active NFL game-winning drives' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13

O'Connell sends early message to Murray, McCarthy about starting job

Vikings' Kevin O'Connell sends early message to Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy about starting job

Just about every NFL insider has expected that O'Connell will start Murray over 2024 first-round draft pick McCarthy this coming September.

2026 NFL free-agency winners, losers: Vikings get their quarterback

Kyler Murray, Vikings union puts pressure on both to deliver

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'Active NFL game-winning drives' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Gridiron Heroics / March 12

'I’d Be Shocked if He’s Not a Viking': Minnesota Vikings Considered Heavy Favorites to Land Pro Bowl QB

The Minnesota Vikings have quickly emerged as a leading destination for a high profile quarterback in Kyler Murray as the NFL offseason continues to unfold.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / March 12

Vikings interim GM Rob Brzezinski confirms suspicion on the fanbase's theory, and it's not what anyone wants to hear

The first few days of free agency haven't been very eventful for the Minnesota Vikings, and it shouldn't be much of a surprise. They did sign quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year contract on Thursday afternoon, but the only other signing was cornerback James Pierre.