Trending Now - Kyler Murray Joins Vikings for New Chapter in NFL Career
WHO:
Kyler Murray, quarterback, signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, emphasized the importance of building a relationship with Murray.
Kyler Murray, quarterback, signed by the Minnesota Vikings
J.J. McCarthy, quarterback, 2024 NFL Draft's No. 10 overall pick, currently with the Vikings
Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings
Rob Brzezinski, Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Vikings
Kyler Murray, quarterback, signed by the Minnesota Vikings
J.J. McCarthy, quarterback, 2024 NFL Draft's No. 10 overall pick, currently with the Vikings
Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings
Rob Brzezinski, Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Vikings
Arizona Cardinals, Murray's previous team
WHAT:
Murray has a career record of 38-48-1 as a starter, including 13 game-winning drives.
Murray's passer rating in 2025 was 88.6, and he completed 64.4% of his passes for 3,722 yards and 20 touchdowns in his rookie season.
Murray was ranked No. 40 on The Athletic’s list of the top 150 free agents of 2026, making him the third-best quarterback available.
Murray's career passer rating is 92.2, and his career completion percentage of 67.1 is a Cardinals franchise record among players who attempted at least 232 passes.
Murray has accounted for 153 touchdowns in his career, including 121 passing touchdowns and 32 rushing touchdowns.
Murray's contract with the Vikings is a one-year deal worth $1.3 million, with the Vikings paying this amount while the Cardinals owe him $36.8 million from his previous contract.
Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract worth $1.3 million with the Minnesota Vikings
Murray's contract includes a no-tag clause
Murray has a career record of 38-48-1 as a starter in the NFL
Murray completed 110 of 161 passes for 962 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions in 2025
Murray's career statistics with the Cardinals: 1,974 of 2,941 passes completed, 20,460 yards, 121 touchdowns, and 60 interceptions
Murray led the Cardinals in rushing with 173 yards in the first five weeks of the 2025 season
The Vikings parted ways with former General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January 2026
J.J. McCarthy had a 6-4 record in his first 10 career starts but missed time due to injuries in 2025
Murray was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
WHERE:
Minnesota, where the Vikings are based
Arizona, where Murray previously played for the Cardinals
WHEN:
Murray signed with the Vikings on March 12th, 2026, one day after being released by the Arizona Cardinals on March 3rd, 2026.
Murray was released by the Arizona Cardinals on March 3rd, 2026, and signed with the Vikings on March 12th, 2026.
Murray signed with the Vikings on March 12th, 2026
Murray was released by the Arizona Cardinals on March 3rd, 2026
Murray will turn 29 years old in August 2026
WHY:
The Vikings wanted to add competition for J.J. McCarthy, who has struggled with injuries and performance, finishing the 2025 season with a QBR of 35.6, ranking No. 24 among 26 quarterbacks who started at least 10 games.
The Vikings aimed to add competition for the quarterback position after J.J. McCarthy's struggles and injuries, as he finished the 2025 season with a QBR of 35.6, ranking No. 24 among 26 quarterbacks who started at least 10 games.
The Vikings aimed to deepen competition in their quarterback room after McCarthy's struggles and injuries
Murray's signing is seen as a low-risk, high-reward move for the Vikings
HOW:
Murray visited the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota, on March 12th, 2026, before signing the contract.
Murray visited the Vikings on March 12th, 2026, and met with coaches and front-office staff before signing the contract.
Murray visited the Vikings on March 12th, 2026, and met with coaches and front-office staff before signing the contract
The Vikings had previously expressed a desire to add competition for the quarterback position during the offseason
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 07:14 UTC)
In a significant move for the Minnesota Vikings, quarterback Kyler Murray has signed a one-year deal with the team just one day after being released by the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Kevin O'Connell highlighted the importance of building a strong relationship with Murray, who has a career record of 38 wins, 48 losses, and 1 tie as a starter, along with 13 game-winning drives. The Vikings are looking to bolster their quarterback competition, especially after J.J. McCarthy's struggles last season, where he finished with a QBR of 35.6, ranking near the bottom among starting quarterbacks.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 05:21 UTC)
In a significant move for the Minnesota Vikings, Kyler Murray has signed a one-year contract worth $1.3 million after being released by the Arizona Cardinals on March 3. Murray, who boasts a career passer rating of 92.2 and a franchise-record completion percentage of 67.1, will compete for the starting quarterback position following J.J. McCarthy's struggles last season. After visiting the team and meeting with coaches and front-office staff on March 12, Murray is set to bring his impressive record of 153 total touchdowns to Minnesota.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 01:23 UTC)
In a significant move for their quarterback lineup, the Minnesota Vikings have signed Kyler Murray to a one-year contract worth $1.3 million, which includes a no-tag clause. Murray, who was released by the Arizona Cardinals just last week, brings a career record of 38 wins, 48 losses, and one tie as a starter, along with impressive statistics that include 121 touchdowns. The Vikings are looking to enhance competition in their quarterback room following J.J. McCarthy's struggles and injuries, making this signing a strategic, low-risk addition.