Kyler Murray is set to be released by the Arizona Cardinals next Wednesday on the first day of the new league year, and the Minnesota Vikings are expected to be one of the main suitors for the veteran quarterback.
According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, the Vikings have Murray at the top or at least near the top of their quarterbacks' targets list this offseason.
"Kyler Murray is at or near the top of the Vikings' QB wish list this offseason. This news brings him one step closer to the open market," Seifert said on X.
Due to J.J. McCarthy's rough and injury-riddled 2025 season, the Vikings plan to add a veteran quarterback to compete with the Michigan product.
Signing Murray would likely signal the end of the McCarthy era in Minnesota, as it's hard to imagine the 2019 No. 1 overall pick signing with the Vikings and not starting.
A foot injury limited Murray to just five games in 2025, but when healthy, there's no denying his talent and skill set as a dual-threat skillset.
With a capable supporting cast, led by dynamic receivers Justin Jeffetson and Jordan Addison, a solid offensive line, and a bright offensive mind in Kevin O'Connell leading the ship, Minnesota's offense has the potential to be one of the top units in the league.
Murray could be the missing piece that takes the offense to the next level and helps revive his career.
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