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Vikings Sign QB Kyler Murray After Cardinals Release
Murray, the 2019 first overall pick, joins Minnesota after being cut by Arizona.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:59am
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The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Kyler Murray, a day after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals. Murray, the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, had two Pro Bowl selections and a 67% career completion percentage with the Cardinals, but was let go despite the team owing him $36.8 million in guaranteed salary for this season.
Why it matters
The Vikings were in need of a quarterback to challenge or potentially replace their 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, whose injuries and inconsistency have raised questions about his development. Murray's signing provides an experienced and talented option for the Vikings' quarterback room.
The details
Murray visited the Vikings' headquarters before agreeing to join the team. Despite his recent injury issues and questions about his work ethic, Murray has shown his potential, with two Pro Bowl selections, a high completion percentage, and over 3,000 rushing yards with 32 touchdowns. He had some electrifying highlights with the Cardinals, including the 'Hail Murray' game-winning touchdown pass against the Buffalo Bills in 2020.
- On March 12, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals released Kyler Murray.
- On March 13, 2026, the Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray.
The players
Kyler Murray
A quarterback who was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and has two Pro Bowl selections, a 67% career completion percentage, and over 3,000 rushing yards with 32 touchdowns.
J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings' 2024 first-round draft pick at quarterback, whose injuries and inconsistency have raised questions about his development.
The takeaway
The Vikings' signing of Kyler Murray provides them with an experienced and talented quarterback option to potentially challenge or replace their 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, whose development has been hindered by injuries and inconsistency.
