Getty Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks with Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders after a game. The Minnesota Vikings  signed  QB Kyler Murray  earlier this off-season to a veteran minimum deal. The agreement serves as a true insurance policy for Kevin O’Connell and his job security for 2026 and beyond. They knew they couldn’t just give  J.J. McCarthy  the keys this season after what happened in 2025. It was a year of injuries and incredibly inconsistent play, and