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There's nothing more important for the Minnesota Vikings this offseason than to fix their starting quarterback situation . Kwesi Adofo-Mensah clearly isn't capable of being part of that process and was shown the door . How culpable Kevin O'Connell is remains something of a mystery, but he's probably not going to get another miss .
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With O'Connell shouldering significant responsibility while Rob Brzezinski acts as a quasi-general manager , there are a plethora of ways Minnesota could go. An established veteran makes a good deal of sense, but the pathways to getting one are complicated.
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If the Arizona Cardinals are ready to move on from Kyler Murray though, then it's logical the Vikings would raise a hand.
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Kyler Murray seems perfect for Minnesota Vikings
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Kyler Murray 1st overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. He has now spent seven seasons leading the franchise and it appears he may have run his course. Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Kurt Benkert would love to see Murray wear purple.
Kyler Murray would be incredible for the Vikings.
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) February 10, 2026
Murray played in just five games last season as he dealt with injuries once again. He has played just one full regular season (2024) in the last five years. Durability is certainly an issue.
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However, when Murray is on the field, he's a dynamic talent. The former Offensive Rookie of the Year winner owns a career 67.1% completion rate while throwing 121 touchdowns in 87 games. Obviously his athleticism shows while scrambling, but it does open him up to take additional hits.
KYLER MURRAY ARE YOU SERIOUS?! 😱
📺: #LARvsAZ on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/gfHzqbrZ0w— NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2024
Adding Murray to the Minnesota Vikings roster would give the franchise a dynamic quarterback they haven't had since Daunte Culpepper. Realistically J.J. McCarthy could represent that at the peak of his development, but durability and a first-season 57.6% completion rate have that looking far-fetched.
MN Vikings could swing trade for Murray
Right now the Minnesota Vikings have cap issues to figure out . Those seem relatively straightforward though, and should be manageable. Murray carries a $52 million number in 2026 though, and has a $43 million cap hit in 2027. A trade opens up a path to get the job done, however.
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The Cardinals aren't likely to cut Murray and absorb a $54 million dead cap number. A trade would leave them with just under $18 million in dead cap, and the Vikings would theoretically be doing Arizona a favor.
Murray is due a roster bonus on March 16th, but trading for him may open the door to Arizona absorbing some of that given the overall level of relief. The MN Vikings would need to present real value for Murray, but if they pick up the phone, Arizona will unquestionably be willing to listen.
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