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Tom Pelissero · Jun 12, 2026

Pelicero says the Vikings are splitting first-team reps 50/50 but that if he had to guess, Kyler Murray will end up as Minnesota's starting quarterback over JJ McCarthy, while adding both will likely play at some point.

If I had to leave right now, it's Kyler.

said on air, transcribed by us · The Rich Eisen Show (podcast) · read the original →

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  • Kyler Murray to be 1st on the depth chart

    I would certainly say if I had to guess Yes, sir. I would guess it is Kyler Murray... I would say it is more likely to be Kyler, but let's see... If I had to leave right now, it's Kyler.

    Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.

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