Overview
- Minnesota confirmed the signing after Arizona released Murray, with reports describing a veteran‑minimum contract that includes a no‑tag clause and leaves the Cardinals covering most of his 2026 guarantees.
- Kevin O’Connell has not named a starter, and Murray will compete with 2024 first‑rounder J.J. McCarthy in camp and preseason, with multiple analysts calling Murray the early favorite.
- Team insiders say the Vikings are expected to add a third veteran quarterback before training camp, with Carson Wentz viewed as a likely option and names like Andy Dalton, Tyrod Taylor and Zach Wilson also mentioned.
- Speculation over McCarthy’s future intensified, with reporting indicating a trade cannot be ruled out and outside proposals even floating Arizona as a potential landing spot.
- Receiver Jordan Addison publicly defended McCarthy on social media, as former players and pundits framed 2026 as a pivotal, possibly last‑chance year for Murray to reestablish his value.