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NFL Fans React to Vikings' 'Soft-Benching' of Kyler Murray Ahead of Bills Game

NFL Fans React to Vikings' 'Soft-Benching' of Kyler Murray Ahead of Bills Game
World Sports · 10:02:59 - Thursday, 12 November 2026

NFL fans are reacting to reports that the Minnesota Vikings have "soft-benched" Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray ahead of their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills. The move has sparked debate about the Vikings' recent trade for rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, with some observers suggesting the deal may already be backfiring. The story, reported by Yahoo Sports citing College Sports Network, highlights the unusual nature of a team benching a player from another franchise.

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