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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 16: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
The Minnesota Vikings made waves when they signed QB Kyler Murray earlier this month.
The move is a signal that Minnesota isn’t ready to just give J.J. McCarthy the keys again in 2026. He will have to prove he is worthy of being starter if the Vikings uphold their claims of a QB competition.
Enter Murray, who spent the first 7 seasons of his career with the Cardinals. The two officially split up when the league-year began, allowing Murray to talk with new suitors. The Vikings and Murray came to an agreement, and he will look to resurrect his career in the Twin Cities.
Vikings, QB Kyler Murray Get Blunt Words from Former Teammate of Murray
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GettyKyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals takes the field during player introductions before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on September 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
A former teammate of Murray, Chase Edmonds, spoke candidly about Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings.
The words came in an interview with Kyle Odegard, a Cardinals insider featured on The Sporting News. The exclusive interview was posted to Casino Guru News.
“I think they can win the NFC North, and I’m going to be real. I think Kyler Murray is going to win Comeback Player of the Year. I think he gets back to the Pro Bowl. I think he really reminds people of just how talented he is.”
Edmonds also spoke on the concerns of Kyler Murray professionally.
“Look, I have never once questioned Kyler Murray’s work ethic. I know the work he puts in day in and day out to be prepared at the highest level. You know Kyler. When it comes to the clause, I wasn’t there, so I don’t know what happened. I had been gone for a year.”
The former Cardinal would then send a message to Vikings fans about Kyler Murray.
“For the Minnesota fans, I would just say that they are going to get the best version of Kyler Murray, one the NFL has not seen. When Kyler Murray first entered the NFL, he never experienced adversity. When you finally experience that adversity this late in your career? This version of Kyler, he’s going to be more motivated than he’s ever been in his entire life.”
If Edmonds’ words are anything to take to heart, Vikings fans everywhere should be the excited for the possibilities.
Minnesota Gets McCarthy Update Amid Trade Speculation
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GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 04: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings talks with teammates during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
McCarthy has returned to the Twin Cities after spending weeks in California training with QB coach John Beck.
Upon his return, KFAN‘s Paul Allen inquired with the Minnesota Star Tribune‘s Ben Goessling regarding the trade rumors surrounding McCarthy.
“I have not heard steam to corroborate that. I’ve heard people talk about the possibility, that, you know, would he consider that. Without being directly in his head, it’s hard to say that.
I know that he’s back in Minnesota. I think he’s getting ready for the offseason and kind of preparing for the start of offseason workouts. It seems like he has every intention to be here“.
McCarthy will look to be taking part in a QB competition mostly between he and Kyler Murray for the 2026 Vikings starting job. While Murray seems like the favorite, Sports Illustrated‘s Joe Nelson reported that plenty insiders are “adamant that Murray hasn’t been promised a starting job”, and there will be a competition.