The Minnesota Vikings made a significant move to bolster their quarterback depth Thursday.
Minnesota announced it has signed veteran quarterback Kyler Murray, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft who spent the first part of his career with the Arizona Cardinals.
Murray joins the Vikings after starting all 87 regular-season games he played for Arizona. During that span, he compiled a 38-48-1 record as a starter while delivering 13 game-winning drives.
Murray’s production in Arizona
Across his Cardinals career, Murray completed 1,974 of 2,941 passes for 20,460 yards with 121 touchdowns and 60 interceptions.
His passing production ranks among the best in franchise history. Murray’s completions rank second in Cardinals history, while his passing yards and touchdowns both rank third.
The former Oklahoma star also holds the franchise record for completion percentage among players with at least 232 attempts, finishing his Arizona tenure at 67.1%. His career passer rating sits at 92.2.
Despite his productivity, Murray’s time on the field was limited during the 2025 season. He appeared in only five games, completing 110 of 161 passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions while posting an 88.6 passer rating.
Murray also continued to impact the game with his legs. Through the first five weeks of the season, he led Arizona with 173 rushing yards.
Vikings building deeper quarterback room
Minnesota’s addition of Murray reflects the organization’s desire to create competition and depth at the position.
Second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy went 6-4 in his first 10 career starts but dealt with several injuries during the 2025 season, including a high-ankle sprain, concussion and hand injury.
The Vikings have repeatedly emphasized the importance of strengthening the quarterback room this offseason.
Murray traveled to Minnesota earlier in the week and met with team coaches and front-office staff before finalizing the deal.
Veteran presence joins young quarterbacks
With Murray now in the fold, Minnesota’s quarterback group includes McCarthy and 2025 undrafted rookie Max Brosmer heading into the 2026 season.
The signing also comes during a transitional offseason for the organization. The team parted ways with former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah earlier this year, with executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski overseeing football operations through the offseason.
By adding a proven starter with nearly a decade of NFL experience, the Vikings have strengthened their depth at one of the league’s most important positions as they prepare for the 2026 campaign.
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