Overview
- The Cardinals shut Kyler Murray down for the season, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports expectations that he will play for another team in 2026.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler labels the Vikings an ideal fit for Murray, with the Raiders and Jets also described as teams in transition at quarterback.
- Murray appeared in five games before a foot injury and carries a long-term deal through 2028 with roughly $37–40 million guaranteed in 2026 and key guarantee triggers in March.
- Reported cap and timing hurdles include potential pre- or post–June 1 trade mechanics and draft-pick costs, with Minnesota projected to face about a $36 million 2026 cap deficit.
- Coverage also links Minnesota to veteran options such as Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones as possible competition or insurance depending on J.J. McCarthy’s finish.