The Minnesota Vikings have officially signed veteran quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year contract, per @AdamSchefter. The move significantly reshapes the Vikings' depth chart as they head into the 2026 season.
Murray, a former No. 1 overall pick and two-time Pro Bowler, joins Minnesota after being released by the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday. Because Murray is still owed $36.5 million from Arizona for the upcoming season, he is reportedly signing with the Vikings for the veteran league minimum. The 28-year-old passer brings 87 games of starting experience to a roster looking for stability at the position.
The signing creates an immediate competition in the Minnesota quarterback room. Murray joins J.J. McCarthy, the team's 2024 first-round pick, who is coming off a 2025 season hampered by multiple injuries, including a broken hand and a concussion. While McCarthy remains a central part of the team's long-term plans, the addition of Murray provides a proven starter to push the young signal-caller during training camp.
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