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Vikings sign former No. 1 pick QB Kyler Murray to 1-year deal
Kyler Murray joins Vikings on a one-year deal with a no-tag clause and will compete with J.J. McCarthy for starting quarterback, Vikings to pay $1.3 million of his guaranteed salary.
- On March 12, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings announced in Eagan they signed former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with a no-tag clause.
- Seeking competition, Minnesota pursued Murray to challenge J.J. McCarthy, with the front office prioritizing him for weeks and exploring all options, Rob Brzezinski said.
- Murray's availability has been limited by recent injuries, playing five games in 2025 with 962 yards, six touchdowns, three interceptions, and missing time due to a foot injury and knee issues.
- By adding Kyler Murray the Vikings have left the QB1 decision wide open, creating serious competition that puts J.J. McCarthy's hold on the Week 1 starting job in doubt.
- With Arizona still on the hook, Minnesota's financial risk is limited as the Vikings pay $1.3 million, and Kyler Murray's post on X thanked fans for their support.
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Murray finds new home in Minnesota
The former Cardinal is heading north to join the Vikings MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KYMA) - Kyler Murray has found a new home in the NFL. The former Arizona Cardinals quarterback officially signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings, adding veteran experience to Minnesota’s quarterback room. Murray, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, spent the first seven seasons of his career in Arizona. During that time, the dual-threa…
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Decatur DailyMurray brought in to push McCarthy for Vikings' starting QB job
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings found in Kyler Murray an ideal addition to their quarterback depth chart, setting up stiff competition for incumbent J.J. McCarthy for the starting job this season — and perhaps beyond.
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close Video How QB shortage will affect teams’ where Malik Willis, Kyler Murray will land | The Herd Jason McIntyre explains how the QB shortage will affect teams and predicts where Malik Willis and Kyler Murray will end up. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kyler Murray is heading north, joining the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal after his release by the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, according to multiple reports. Murray’s ar…
Kyler Murray Joins Minnesota Vikings Which Makes J.J. McCarthy Odd Man Out
It's not a surprise Kyler Murray is joining the Minnesota Vikings. But it would be surprising if he's doing this, and he doesn't wind up as the team's starting quarterback in 2026.Murray has signed a one-year deal with the club. And, well, that's terrible news for J.J. McCarthy.It seems the exact situation the Vikings tried to avoid last year in having a veteran beat out the young and unproven McCarthy is the situation they're embracing this yea…
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