{"id":518206,"date":"2026-03-12T02:13:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/518206\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T02:13:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T02:13:09","slug":"kyler-murray-weighing-vikings-backup-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/518206\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyler Murray weighing Vikings, backup spots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kyler Murray will visit the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, but they\u2019re not the only team in the running for his services,\u00a0Arizona Sports\u2019\u00a0<\/a>John Gambadoro reported<\/a> Wednesday.<\/p>\n

While a starting job, like the one that could be had in Minnesota, is a priority, Gambadoro added that Murray\u2019s camp will explore several 2026 backup options with a path to start in 2027, such as the Los Angeles Rams with Matthew Stafford.<\/p>\n

Multiple reports\u00a0consider<\/a> the Vikings the favorite to sign Murray. The Athletic\u2019s Dianna Russini\u00a0adds<\/a> Murray will undergo a physical in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

Murray was officially released<\/a> by the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday at the start of the new league year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the start of the new league year and transactions now official, we want to thank Kyler for everything he has done for this organization over the last seven years,\u201d general manager Monti Ossenfort said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are extremely grateful for his contributions both on the field and off and wish him nothing but the absolute best moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

The news comes after Murray was informed about his impending release, which could not become official until the start of the new league year, last week. The signal caller also posted a goodbye message<\/a> on social media.<\/p>\n

Murray hits the open market following seven seasons and one playoff appearance with the Cardinals. The 2019 No. 1 overall pick went 38-48-1 during his Arizona tenure. He made two Pro Bowls and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n

The writing was on the wall midway through last season that Murray and Arizona were headed for a split.<\/p>\n

After appearing in five games and posting a 2-3 record, Murray was placed on injured reserve with a midfoot sprain suffered in a Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans as Arizona turned to Jacoby Brissett for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

Brissett won one fewer game than Murray across 12 starts (1-11) but did push an offense with a struggling line and nearly nonexistent run game forward the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s now expected to serve as the Cardinals\u2019 starting quarterback in 2026, with new addition Gardner Minshew filling in as Brissett\u2019s backup.<\/p>\n

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