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Vikings ink Kyler Murray to one-year, dominate QB battle.

6/5/2026

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The Minnesota Vikings signed former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year deal after his release.
Kyler Murray now leads the Vikings’ quarterback competition, with ESPN analyst Kevin Seifert saying the gap is not close.
First-round pick J.J. McCarthy has struggled with health issues and inconsistent play, while the Vikings posted a 14-3 record in 2023 with placeholder quarterback Sam Darnold.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Vikings signed former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year deal after his release.
Kyler Murray now leads the Vikings’ quarterback competition, with ESPN analyst Kevin Seifert saying the gap is not close.
First-round pick J.J. McCarthy has struggled with health issues and inconsistent play, while the Vikings posted a 14-3 record in 2023 with placeholder quarterback Sam Darnold.