McCarthy to Open Season as Vikings' No. 3 Quarterback
Carson Wentz was named initial backup to new starter Kyler Murray, according to ESPN.
J.J. McCarthy will open the season as the Minnesota Vikings' No. 3 quarterback, ESPN reported, with veteran Carson Wentz named the initial backup to new starter Kyler Murray.
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