"The deal was cheap because Murray had already been guaranteed $36.8 million by the Arizona Cardinals, who released him on Wednesday. But its implications will be far-reaching if Murray ends up replacing J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 pick in the 2024 draft, who has started only 10 games in two seasons because of injuries."
"Murray's time with the Cardinals was decidedly mixed, as he dealt with a torn right ACL that cost him parts of the 2022 and 2023 seasons as well as a foot injury that limited him to five games in 2025. He also faced questions about his leadership skills and work ethic, particularly when the Cardinals placed a "homework clause" in his 2022 contract extension."
"Vikings officials acknowledged in January that they wanted to add genuine competition for McCarthy, who finished his first -- and perhaps only -- season as a starter with a 35.6 QBR. That ranked No. 24 among the 26 quarterbacks who started at least 10 games in 2025."
The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray to a one-year deal worth $1.3 million after the Arizona Cardinals released him. Murray carries $36.8 million in guaranteed money from Arizona. The signing represents potential competition or replacement for J.J. McCarthy, the 2024 No. 10 pick who has started only 10 games in two seasons due to injuries. McCarthy finished 2025 with a 35.6 QBR, ranking 24th among 26 qualifying starters. Murray, the 2019 No. 1 overall pick, has 153 career touchdowns but faced injury setbacks including a torn ACL and foot injury limiting him to five games in 2025. Vikings officials sought genuine competition for McCarthy, and Murray represents a high-profile veteran option.
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