Report: Kyler Murray will visit the Vikings on Thursday

[Kentis]

Quarterback Kyler Murray is currently a free agent. That may not last long.

John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM in Phoenix reports that Murray will visit the Vikings on Thursday.

From Gambadoro’s tweet: “A starting spot is a priority, and Minnesota does offer that and a deal could be done in the next 24 hours. But Murray and his camp are expected to explore several options as a backup in 2026 for teams that could need a starting QB in 2027 over the next 24 hours.”

One team that has interest in Murray as a backup for 2026, we hear, is the Rams. And with Matthew Stafford on a year-to-year plan, L.A. could need a starter by 2027.

Still, as immediate starting options go, the Vikings present the best opportunity. Unless the Steelers snap out of their Aaron Rodgers 2.0 fever dream.

Murray’s appeal, beyond his skills, comes from his availability at only $1.3 million for 2026. He should insist on a no-tag clause for 2027, so that he’ll have maximum leverage if he plays in 2026 like he did in the early years of his career.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal...n-thursday

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Kyler Murray plans to talk via Zoom to teams that may have a QB need in 2027

Yes, quarterback Kyler Murray will visit the Vikings on Thursday — his agent, Erik Burkhardt, has confirmed that to NFL Media.

But here’s the interesting twist, via Tom Pelissero of NFL Media: Burkhardt told him that Murray plans to meet by Zoom on Wednesday night and Thursday with executives from three to five teams that potentially have a quarterback need in 2027.

Possibilities (as we see it) include the Jets, the Steelers, the Browns, the Falcons, and the Rams.

It gives Murray an opportunity to get a head start on free agency next year, which underscores the likelihood he’ll sign a one-year, $1.3 million deal for 2026.

That makes a no-tag clause critical. He needs to be able to hit the market next year, if for whatever reason he plays well and doesn’t get a solid offer to stick around with the Vikings, or whoever he signs with.

The Vikings continue to be the clear favorite. There’s really no one else. And, as of last season near the trade deadline, the Vikings were one of the teams in which Murray was interested.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootbal...ed-in-2027

[StickierBuns]

Should be there right now, let's see what happens.

Listen, I'm not going to bitch and complain for much longer. I'll get behind Murray and hope MB is right. I'll look for the positives and the upside. It doesn't do any good to just rain down the shit for the next 5 months on the board just because I don't like this direction. That's not me and the Viking's org doesn't care what I think. I post a lot, the board understands my stance, enough said. I still feel strongly about JJ's potential but I don't see how taking away starter reps means you are invested in someone....its the opposite. So be it.

Step 1, let's see if he signs in Minnesota. Step 2, swallow the bile and let's start building up the little guy and see what could happen for wins and losses. Question: will it be a regular uniform for Kyler or a onesie?

[Godhead]

One of the reasons I think KOC is interested is:
Some of the league figured out some of his route combos in down and distance play calling.
KM would move the pocket outside with new routes to become a more unpredictable offense.

[JimmyinSD]

One of the reasons I think KOC is interested is:
Some of the league figured out some of his route combos in down and distance play calling.
KM would move the pocket outside with new routes to become a more unpredictable offense.

I see that,  but you could do that with JJM or most any QB if its by design.  Murray's run around until something comes open approach isnt typically by design,   its him trying to find an open throwing lMO.  There is extending plays,  and there is running around to be able to see plays.   Problem with either is they often end up putting your blockers in bad positions and results in holding calls or excessive QB hits as the dline can see and react,   the oline has no idea where the QB is heading next amd struggle to react in time.  

I like a little mobility to keep the D guessing, and to move a little,  but not a QB that relies on his legs as that IMO is not a long term way to get success from the position,  especially now with 290# DL running in the mid 4s.

[StickierBuns]

After his visit today, Kyler Murray is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, per
@AdamSchefter

"I would imagine they'll go through that visit today, and would imagine we'll hear about a Kyler Murray deal later today." (via
@GetUpESPN)

[MaroonBells]

Quarterback Kyler Murray is currently a free agent. That may not last long.

John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM in Phoenix reports that Murray will visit the Vikings on Thursday.

From Gambadoro’s tweet: “A starting spot is a priority, and Minnesota does offer that and a deal could be done in the next 24 hours. But Murray and his camp are expected to explore several options as a backup in 2026 for teams that could need a starting QB in 2027 over the next 24 hours.”

How does this make any sense at all? The whole idea is to show out in 2026 to get back to the big money in 2027. How does he do that on the bench? Explain this to me as one might to a young child...or a golden retriever.

[JimmyinSD]

How does this make any sense at all? The whole idea is to show out in 2026 to get back to the big money in 2027. How does he do that on the bench? Explain this to me as one might to a young child...or a golden retriever.

Only way to explain it is over exposure to the desert sun,  heat stroke can make people say really irrational shit.

[purplefaithful]

How does this make any sense at all? The whole idea is to show out in 2026 to get back to the big money in 2027. How does he do that on the bench? Explain this to me as one might to a young child...or a golden retriever.

Agreed. 

If you are Murray, you sign here for what the Vikings can offer to improve your game + you may like it here (a lot.)

In fact, you may love playing with Jettas, Addison, TJH, Darrisaw et al and want to sign long-term? 

I would think playing (and playing well) here in 26 is more impactful vs holding a clip-board for Stafford in LA. 

On top of that, the Vikings may want to retain you longer term depending on how 26 unfolds. So in essence you created a strong mkt for yourself. THIS is the elephant in the room and why it could mean the end of JJM in MN. 

But let's see if he even signs here first.

[comet52]

How does this make any sense at all? The whole idea is to show out in 2026 to get back to the big money in 2027. How does he do that on the bench? Explain this to me as one might to a young child...or a golden retriever.

Once upon a time Kyler Murray had an agent who fed the media a lot of nonsense, like every other agent.  The end.

[JR44]

Pelissero seems to be really tied in to Murray's agent and reported once the news first broke about him coming here last week that while most likely he signs here that since he has never been a FA, he would still want to talk to other teams to get an idea of landscape in the event he is a free agent next year, in essence he wanted to take advantage of the window to get familiar with some other teams. The plan was still to sign here. Yesterday Schefter and Rapoport began to report the exact same thing with Pelissero reiterating his earlier statement and said he talked to his agent and he still intended to sign here. Smart move by his agent, if things go well here and he is offered an extension they already have an idea of what is out there and if it doesn't go well they have laid some groundwork with other teams.