The Minnesota Vikings are ready to name a quarterback for the 2026 NFL season after a very short competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray. Instead, Kevin O'Connell is sending a clear message regarding how the Vikings will proceed in the future. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMORE: Predicting the last place team in every NFL divisionNFL insider Adam Schefter reveals that Murray will lead the Vikings into the 2026 season as the starting signal caller. AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMORE: Falcons' starting quarterback decision should be obvious, & here's whyVikings still face an uphill battleNFL: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy with a referee before the game against the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings play in a highly-competitive division with the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.