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QB Kyler Murray.
The Minnesota Vikings are betting on another career resurrection at the QB position to take place in the Twin Cities.
This time, they’re putting all their eggs in the Kyler Murray basket after a disappointing for J.J. McCarthy. Minnesota signed Murray in early March for the veteran minimum of $1.3 million.
Murray’s rank among the NFL’s QBs is an interesting topic of debate. There’s no denying he has one of the highest upsides of any signal caller in the league. However, it has never translated to late-season or post-season success.
Vikings QB Kyler Murray Has Some Respect to Earn
Minnesota Vikings Kyler Murray
GettySANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images)
In a recent article from NFL Spin Zone‘s Lou Scataglia, he ranked Kyler Murray as the 11th-best QB in the NFC. He came out ahead of only Tua Tagovailoa, Jacoby Brissett, Bryce Young, Tyler Shough, and Jaxson Dart.
He provided some insight on to Kyler Murray being the 11th-best QB in the NFC.
“Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, and it would be a shock if he didn’t start. Murray is the perfectly ‘average’ quarterback, but he’s got to reestablish himself on the Vikings. He’s someone who can give you about 24 touchdown passes per season, and he does have above-average rushing ability.”
Adam Carlson of The Viking Age provided some further context on Kyler Murray, his injury concerns, and the hope that he could turn things around in Minnesota.
“The scariest part of Kyler Murray with the Vikings is his history of missing games. The 2019 Offensive Rookie of the Year has struggled to stay on the field. He played every game in a season during just three of his seven years in the league, and most recently played only five games for the Cardinals last season.
Playing with numerous talented players should help Kyler Murray thrive with the Minnesota Vikings, but the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback will have to prove he can fit in with the purple and gold if he hopes to reignite his career with his new team in 2026.”
Minnesota Gets Strong Message About CB James Pierre
Vikings sign James Pierre.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 12: James Pierre #42 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Tyler Forness of AtoZ Sports painted a wonderful picture for Vikings fans to comprehend the value of the Pierre signing.
“A two-year, $8.5 million contract isn’t a lot to have on the salary cap, but the Vikings aren’t exactly flush with salary cap space, meaning they need to be aware of where every dollar goes. NFL insider Aaron Wilson has the contract details, and it’s good for the Vikings.
$2.5 million signing bonus
$1.215 million salary in 2026 (guaranteed)
$3.565 million salary in 2027
$510k in per-game roster bonuses each season
$100k workout bonus each year”
Forness then goes on to give his opinion on the Pierre signing as a whole after giving the details of the contract.
“That’s very palatable for the Vikings. Plus, they will be able to subtract $885k from the salary cap, as that is the smallest contract on the roster. It’s a very good contract for a player who could give the Vikings starting level cornerback play in a nickel defense.
Overall, this is a slam dunk contract for the Vikings with at most $2 million dead if they want to cut bait after the season is over. Even if they don’t and he struggles at cornerback, Pierre has proven to be a good special teams player.
*Grade: A-*“
It’s likely that the Minnesota Vikings have gotten a gem of this free agency class. Whether or not they will pursue another CB this offseason via free agency or the draft will only be told by time.