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Kyler Murray Named Vikings' Starter Ahead of Sept. 13 Bout with Packers

The former No. 1 overall pick beat out J.J. McCarthy after a brief training camp competition.

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Zachary Jacobson
Aug 11, 2026
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — After three years trying to maximize Kyler Murray, Jonathan Gannon will now do everything he can to slow him down.

Murray and Gannon each ventured to new stops this past offseason. Murray, a former No. 1 overall pick at quarterback, signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, while Gannon agreed to become the Green Bay Packers’ n…

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