Quarterback Kyler Murray has a new team after reaching a one-year agreement with the Minnesota Vikings during the opening days of NFL free agency.
The former No. 1 overall draft pick was released by the Arizona Cardinals earlier this week following seven seasons with the franchise. Despite the move, Arizona still owes Murray about $36.8 million in guaranteed money for the 2026 season from his previous contract.
Because of that financial arrangement, the Vikings will pay Murray only the veteran minimum salary for a player with his experience — about $1.3 million — on a one-year deal that also includes a clause preventing Minnesota from using the franchise tag on him after the season.
Murray, the 2019 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and a two-time Pro Bowl selection, spent his entire career with Arizona before the split. Over 87 games with the Cardinals, he threw for 20,460 yards and 121 touchdowns while adding more than 3,000 rushing yards.
In Minnesota, the 28-year-old is expected to compete with former first-round pick J. J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback job as the Vikings reshape their roster for the 2026 season.
The move gives Murray an opportunity to revive his career after recent injuries limited him to just five games in 2025.