Kyler Murray, the former quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, has signed a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, as confirmed by the team on Thursday. Murray, who was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, will join a quarterback lineup that also includes former No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy and second-year player Max Brosmer.
The Vikings are optimistic that Murray”s extensive experience will enhance their quarterback depth and foster competition as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 season. With Murray already set to receive $36.8 million from the Cardinals, his new deal with the Vikings will reportedly be at the veteran minimum.
During his six seasons with Arizona, Murray started in 87 games. In the 2025 season, he played in five games, completing 110 of 161 passes for 962 yards, achieving six touchdowns while throwing three interceptions. In addition to his passing stats, he also accumulated 173 rushing yards during that timeframe.
Over his career with the Cardinals, Murray amassed a total of 20,460 passing yards and 121 touchdowns, maintaining a completion rate of 67.1 percent, which stands as a franchise record. Known for his dual-threat capabilities, he is one of the few quarterbacks to have surpassed both 20,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards early in his career.
Before entering the NFL, Murray achieved significant recognition, winning the Heisman Trophy at the University of Oklahoma. Notably, he was drafted in the first round of both the NFL and Major League Baseball drafts before ultimately choosing to pursue a career in football.
