Kyler Murray lands in Minnesota
Free agency moved fast — Kyler Murray has signed with the Vikings in the latest wave of 2026 NFL deals, reshaping QB room projections and offseason plans free-agency tracker.
Minnesota will pay $1.3 million of Murray’s 2026 salary, with Arizona remaining on the hook for the rest of the $36.8 million owed in 2026 [ESPN]. espn.com The one-year deal includes a provision that prevents the Vikings from using a franchise or transition tag on Murray next offseason, according to NFL Network reporting. nfl.com Arizona officially released Murray on March 11, 2026 as the new league year opened [Arizona Cardinals press release], and Minnesota’s roster announcement followed on March 12, 2026 when the team confirmed the signing. azcardinals.com Murray enters a room that features J.J. McCarthy — the No. 10 pick in 2024 who posted a 35.6 QBR in 10 starts last season — and coach Kevin O’Connell explicitly declined to declare a starter immediately after adding Murray. espn.com
