Rating each position on Vikings' roster heading into 2026 NFL training camp

Rating each position on Vikings’ roster heading into 2026 NFL training camp evaluates the Minnesota Vikings as Kevin O’Connell faces a crucial quarterback decision between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. The piece frames O’Connell’s ability to choose a starter as pivotal for Minnesota’s chances at contending for the NFC North and reaching the Super Bowl. It warns that an incorrect call could leave the team battling to avoid finishing last, with Chicago, Detroit, and Green Bay all competing within the division. It also says failure to produce at QB in 2026 could make the season O’Connell’s last with the franchise, following the offseason change that saw GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah depart and Nolan Teasley arrive. Murray is listed as healthy entering 2026 and projected as the favorite, while his past two seasons have been limited by injuries. Murray’s passing output is cited at 57.6% with 12 interceptions last season. The article assigns grades to other groups, including B-minus at quarterback and B for running back, highlighting Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason.