Vikings pick Murray as starting QB
The Minnesota Vikings chose quarterback Kyler Murray as their starter over J.J. McCarthy after holding a competition. Murray joined the team on a veteran minimum deal and will play alongside other offensive players including Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones.
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3 sourcesVikings pick Murray as their starting QB over McCarthy, giving him the rest of camp to get ready
Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says
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18 sourcesWhy the Minnesota Vikings over 9.5 wins looks like a strong bet even with Kyler Murray under center
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2 developments- Aug 11Vikings pick Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback over J.J. McCarthy, AP source says
- Aug 14Why the Minnesota Vikings over 9.5 wins looks like a strong bet even with Kyler Murray under center
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