The Minnesota Vikings announce Kyler Murray the winner of the quarterback battle over third-year pro J.J. McCarthy. The Minnesota Vikings brought in Kyler Murray on a one-year, $1.3 million veteran minimum contract in free agency. After a failed tenure with the Arizona Cardinals, Murray was given a chance to become the starting quarterback with a new franchise. On Tuesday, Minnesota announced that Murray will be the starting quarterback for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Article Continues Below“ESPN sources: the Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting QB,” Schefter reported.