Vikings Rumor Watch: The Broncos for J.J. McCarthy, a New DT, Kyler Murray

Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsThe first couple of weeks in July are typically the slow section on the Minnesota Vikings’ calendar, and for the most part, that’s true, aside from a few rumors. Rookies report to training camp on July 26th — so about two weeks away — but in the meantime, let’s glance at the first batch of rumors for the week.Denver Theory Headlines Vikings’ Latest July ChatterMinnesota Vikings quarterback J.

J. McCarthy scans the field from the pocket during first-quarter action against Chicago at U.S.

Bank Stadium. On Nov. 16, 2025, McCarthy prepares to deliver a pass as Minnesota opens its divisional matchup with the Bears and begins working through the early portion of its offensive game plan.

Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.Rumor: The Broncos would be a good fit for J.J.

McCarthy as a QB2.Podcaster David Marshall advanced the idea on the David Talks Broncos show last week: “McCarthy was kind of a disaster last year after his time at Michigan. You could see here at Michigan, National Champion, he’s got all the traits and tools you’re looking for, and you saw here during his time in the NFL.”

“He tore his ACL in 2024, so he didn’t get a lot of time to actually improve his game. He played in a pro-style offense under Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, and I think he’s got the brains to operate this offense with Sean Payton and Davis Webb.”Denver’s backup right now is Jarrett Stidham, who filled in for Bo Nix during the AFC Title game in January.

Marshall added, “He needs to fine-tune his mechanics, his footwork, and that’s where the Broncos do some of their best work. I think J.J.

McCarthy in terms of not looking at him as a franchise quarterback because we’ve got that in Bo Nix, but as that franchise backup. That next guy that can be here for a few years.”It makes exactly no sense for McCarthy to request a ticket out of Minnesota so that he can be the backup quarterback in Denver.

Zilch.Rumor: Minnesota should explore free-agent DaQuan Jones and sign