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Vikings say McCarthy to be No. 3 QB, Wentz No. 2 for Week 1 - ESPN
J.J. McCarthy will open the season as the Vikings' No. 3 quarterback, with veteran Carson Wentz named the initial backup to new starter Kyler Murray.
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9 Sep 2026 · 1 min read
EAGAN, Minn. -- J.J. McCarthy will open the season as the Minnesota Vikings' No. 3 quarterback, coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed Wednesday, a notable but unsurprising outcome for the No. 10 pick in th…