Vikings name ex-top 10 pick J.J. McCarthy third quarterback for Week 1 vs. Packers; Carson Wentz backup
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The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their quarterback depth chart ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, naming Kyler Murray the starting quarterback. Behind Murray, veteran Carson Wentz has been designated as the initial backup.
Meanwhile, former top-10 draft pick J.J. McCarthy will open the regular season as the team's third-string quarterback. McCarthy's placement on the depth chart follows a difficult 2025 campaign that resulted in his demotion to the role of second backup.
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CBS Sports (US)Emphasizes McCarthy's struggles following a horrific 2025 season leading to demotion
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