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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is ready to put all of his past injuries behind him
There’s been another signal that the Minnesota Vikings will sign QB Kyler Murray next week.
The speculation has been running rampant ever since the Cardinals announced they would be releasing the former first overall selection. The Vikings have been in the conversation since the second the news dropped.
Minnesota made it clear they would be pursuing a veteran QB this offseason to promote competition with J.J. McCarthy. It’s been unclear who exactly that would be, but plenty of names are being thrown out.
Kirk Cousins, Aaron Rodgers, and Derek Carr are just a few that came up in conversation. However, ever since the news of Murray’s release, all eyes have been on him.
Now, a Friday morning report has painted an even clearer picture of a potential purple future for Kyler Murray.
Vikings Expected To Sign QB Kyler Murray, per NFL Insider
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GettyGLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 05: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals scrambles with the football against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The report came from reputable New York Jets and Giants sports reporter Connor Hughes onX.
While informing his following of New York Jets fans about their strategies at QB this offseason, he brought up Kyler Murray.
“Kyler Murray was discussed [by NYJ], but he is expected to sign with the Vikings, per sources.”
This isn’t really something an insider will just “say”. If they are confident enough in what they’re saying, there is legitimate steam there. This likely means that the rest of the league is in on the fact that Murray will sign with Minnesota.
It will be interesting if Murray is to sign with Minnesota, seeing as he would be the presumed starter immediately. The Vikings claimed they wanted competition, but would they really hold one between Murray and McCarthy knowing that it’s probably a pre-determined outcome?
Minnesota Likely To Lose WR Jalen Nailor In Free Agency
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GettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 14: Jalen Nailor #1 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a touchdown during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
An excerpt from Alec Lewis ofThe Athletic painted the picture of Jalen Nailor’s departure. The former Michigan State Spartan has a lot of interest from all around the league as we approach free agency.