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Kyler Murray Ruled Out vs. Bears as Vikings Turn to Carson Wentz in Week 2
Kyler Murray has been ruled out for the Vikings’ Week 2 game against the Bears, leaving Carson Wentz to start with J.J. McCarthy as the backup.

Kyler Murray has been ruled out for the Vikings’ Week 2 game against the Bears, leaving Carson Wentz to start with J.J. McCarthy as the backup.

J.J. McCarthy will open 2026 as Minnesota’s third quarterback behind Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. The move does not end his Vikings story, but it makes this season a pivotal test of whether the former No. 10 pick can reclaim a franchise role.