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Kyler Murray Has a Chance to Erase the Sam Darnold Regret

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Kyler Murray prepares to throw during Vikings training camp while wearing a red No. 1 practice jersey.

The world mocked the Minnesota Vikings seven months ago when the Seattle Seahawks, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, advanced to and won the Super Bowl. Darnold quarterbacked the Vikings in 2024, and with J.J. McCarthy raring to go for 2025, Minnesota let him leave in free agency. To an extent, the franchise still looks foolish … Read more

Kyler Murray Doesn’t Need a Perfect Training Camp. Sam Darnold Proved It.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray wears a red No. 1 practice jersey and purple helmet during training camp.

The Minnesota Vikings opened 2026 training camp with a genuine quarterback battle for the first time in 12 years. But through two weeks, no totally undisputed frontrunner has emerged to seize the QB1 job, with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy producing hot-and-cold outings, often at the same time.And while some have expressed concern about Murray … Read more