The Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings have been linked to a veteran quarterback who is expected to be on a new team in 2026.
FanSided's Lou Scataglia believes the Arizona Cardinals' top trade partners for quarterback Kyler Murray are the Falcons, Jets, and Vikings.
Here's what Scataglia had to say about Murray as he enters the next stage of his NFL career:
"Financially, the Cards might have a tough time trading Murray, but he is still good enough to be traded for. With other quarterbacks like Daniel Jones, Sam Darnold, and Baker Mayfield recently landing with teams that revived their careers, there are bound to be a few teams that believe they can do that with Murray, but which three make the most sense?"
Arizona is expected to explore options on how to move on from Murray this offseason, as the 28-year-old played just five games in 2025 due to a foot injury and desperately needs a change of scenery after years of mediocrity with the Cardinals.
Atlanta, New York, and Minnesota are all expected to be in the quarterback market this offseason, and all could be potential suitors for Murray.
The Falcons are expected to cut Kirk Cousins before the start of the new league year, and Michael Penix Jr is coming off ACL surgery. Atlanta could look to make a splash move with Kevin Stefanski now as head coach and trade for Murray in the ultimate win-now move.
Justin Fields' time with the Jets is likely ending, so they will need a new starter. Acquiring Murray wouldn't put New York in playoff contention, but it would bring the franchise closer to winning football.
The Vikings are looking to add veteran competition for J.J. McCarthy. However, it's still possible that Minnesota just moves on from McCarthy entirely and kickstarts a new era with Murray. A Kevin O'Connell-coached team with Murray's dynamic skills at quarterback could be lethal.
Overall, Murray can still be a plus starter in the NFL at the most vital position. If he is let go by the Cardinals, the Falcons, Jets, and Vikings should be interested in the 2019 No. 1 overall pick.
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