The Minnesota Vikings selected him No. But after one season as the starter, Minnesota has now decided to hand the job to Kyler Murray, according to ESPN reporter Adam Schefter. If Murray leaves after this season, McCarthy could suddenly find himself back in the starting conversation. MORE: Ranking all 16 NFC teams heading into 2026 NFL season: From Arizona's full rebuild to the all-in RamsNFL: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9). AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThere is also the possibility that the Vikings trade him themselves.