McCarthy has lost the Vikings' starting quarterback competition to Kyler Murray, immediately creating questions about what comes next. JJ McCarthy has lost the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback competition to Kyler Murray, immediately creating questions about what comes next for the former first-round pick. Minnesota doesn't have to trade McCarthy, but if he eventually decides he wants an opportunity to start elsewhere, his history with Harbaugh will inevitably connect him to Los Angeles. Chargers' Perfect J.J. McCarthy Trade OfferChargers receive: QB J.J. McCarthyVikings receive: QB Trey Lance, 2028 seventh-round pickThe Chargers shouldn't offer anything more. Minnesota's current quarterback room includes Murray, McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer.