US EditionEx-NFL GM teases J.J. McCarthy trade to $6,000,000,000 AFC team as Vikings sign Kyler Murray in free agency
Murray’s $1.3 million deal keeps Minnesota’s NFL tradition of Black quarterbacks alive, joining nine predecessors who started for the Vikings, the most in the league.
- The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray in March 2026, with a one-year, $1.3 million deal, leaving Arizona responsible for almost all of the $36.8 million guaranteed.
- According to Albert Breer, Kevin O'Connell emphasized Murray as a potential longer-range answer, showing urgency to sign him after his release, reflecting coaching strategy and development focus.
- Murray insists he will compete for the job and is thankful, while the Vikings still back J.J. McCarthy, Vikings quarterback, despite his limited 10 games played.
- The signing extends Minnesota's tradition of starting nine Black quarterbacks, including Warren Moon and Randall Cunningham, and would make Kyler Murray the 10th in franchise history.
- Contract language suggests Kyler Murray's Minnesota Vikings' contract prevents a franchise tag, so if he leaves after one season, J.J. McCarthy could regain the starting role or step in if Murray is injured.
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