What happened: The decision ends Minnesota's training-camp quarterback competition before the 2026 season. Murray signed with the club in March.
Why it matters: Murray had drawn public backing to win the job before Minnesota made its call. The timing lets the Vikings center their remaining preseason work on one starter.
By the numbers: Murray's 35.6 QBR in 2025 ranked 24th among 26 quarterbacks who started at least 10 games.
What to watch: Watch how Minnesota structures Murray's first-team workload through the rest of preseason.