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Derek Carr breaks his silence on reports he is set to join the Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings could be set to pull off something special before Tuesday’s trade deadline at the quarterback position. Kyler Murray has been sidelined for…

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Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Derek Carr dismissed reports linking him to an NFL return with the Minnesota Vikings.
Carr jokingly stated his only recent workout took place in Bakersfield, California.
The Minnesota Vikings face quarterback concerns after Kyler Murray suffered a hamstring injury.

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Retired quarterback Derek Carr has laughed off rumors suggesting he is set to return to the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. After reports claimed Carr had worked out for the Vikings ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, Carr jokingly clarified that his only workout took place at a football facility in Bakersfield, California.

Speculation intensified after Vikings starter Kyler Murray was sidelined by a hamstring injury, thrusting Carson Wentz into the starting role under head coach Kevin O'Connell. Carr officially retired last year after 11 seasons in the league, leaving Minnesota to evaluate other quarterback alternatives.

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