Vikings Sign Kyler Murray, Shaking Up QB Battle

From NFL coverage, this is your March 18th update.

The Minnesota Vikings grab headlines in free agency by signing quarterback Kyler Murray from the Arizona Cardinals.

This big move hints that the team has doubts about JJ McCarthy holding down the starting job long term.

Murray is set to take first team practice reps right away, putting him in direct competition for the top spot on the depth chart.

Those opportunities are exactly what a young quarterback like McCarthy needs to build experience.

ESPN analyst Seth Walder ranks the Vikings as the top improvers from free agency.

He points out they upgraded from zero reliable starters at the position to one legit option, shifting them from long shot status to real playoff.

Contenders. McCarthy has just 10 professional starts so far, going six wins and four losses.

He has not even played a full season yet, so his spot feels shaky after this shake-up.

For now, the Vikings seem eager for Murray to seize the role.

If McCarthy falls short and came, a year on the bench could help him grow, marking just an early hurdle in his career.

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