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…
Murray 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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