Kyler Murray will be the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in their season-opener against the Green Bay Packers. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a 2025 season to forget after the issues experienced at the quarterback position.

A source told CBS Sports that J.J. McCarthy was seen as "unpredictable" within the Minnesota Vikings, factoring into the quick decision to name Kyler Murray starter.

The coach admitted it took “everything” in him to not trot Murray and Co. out for a second series Saturday, but they’d done everything they needed to accomplish.

The Minnesota Vikings are rolling into the 2026 season with Kyler Murray as their new QB1 , and Kevin O’Connell and company are hoping that Murray can rejuvenate a passing game that was hard to watch at times this season.

Minnesota Vikings' Kyler Murray is staring on quarterback.

The Vikings are nearly done with training camp, but joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens will be telling.

The Minnesota Vikings finally have their starting quarterback in Kyler Murray . Minnesota will proceed with Murray as their primary passer ahead of a crucial 2026 season for the organization. The Vikings want to keep their starter in mothballs with the regular season less than one month away.

Kyler Murray and Jaxson Dart got the start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, respectively, on Saturday, as the teams met in their preseason openers.