Overview
- Vikings legend Randy Moss endorsed Murray’s chance, saying Minnesota had to add a quarterback after J.J. McCarthy fell short in 2025.
- The team has not named a starter, but Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox highlighted an open camp contest and said Murray may have an edge with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones Sr. in Kevin O’Connell’s offense.
- FanSided’s post-draft list slotted Murray 24th at quarterback, a mark Heavy framed as disrespectful given he ranked behind rookies like Cam Ward, Tyler Shough and Jaxson Dart.
- Murray logged five games in 2025 for Arizona with 962 passing yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions, and in 2024 he threw for 3,851 yards with 21 touchdowns plus 572 rushing yards and five scores.
- Minnesota drafted McCarthy in 2024, saw him miss his rookie year with a preseason knee injury, then endure an uneven 2025, which set up the Murray signing and a room that also includes veteran Carson Wentz.