Overview
- Kyler Murray, newly signed by Minnesota, shared a "New Home" message from his Vikings locker, signaling he is embracing the move before offseason work begins.
- Head coach Kevin O’Connell said he told J.J. McCarthy he added Murray to elevate the quarterback room, and he has not named a starter despite reports that Murray is the early favorite.
- Murray joined on a one-year deal worth about $1.3 million, with Arizona still responsible for roughly $36.8 million guaranteed in 2026 after releasing him.
- The Vikings also retained veteran Carson Wentz to create a room with three former top-10 draft picks, setting up real competition for the job.
- McCarthy is coming off an injury-hit 2025 with 57.6% passing, 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 10 games, sharpening the team’s push for proven veteran help.