Vikings Name Kyler Murray Starter | NFL News

The Vikings have made a bold move, naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback just days before their preseason opener — a surprise twist that sidelines J.J. McCarthy despite his draft pedigree. Murray, once a Pro Bowl standout with the Cardinals, has struggled in recent years with injuries and inconsistency, but brings elite talent around him: Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, and T.J. Hockenson. With Minnesota’s top-tier defense and a revamped offense, Murray’s fresh start could be the spark this team needs to make a playoff push. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/594dbfeae9ca0bed