Report: Kyler Murray will visit the Vikings on Thursday
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/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-kyler-murray-will-visit-the-vikings-on-thursday
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/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kyler-murray-plans-to-talk-via-zoom-to-teams-that-may-have-a-qb-need-in-2027
JJ needs to get his head right, his body right and his mechanics right. Worry about that...and he'll be ok. Anybody really think the Mayor of Munchkinland is going to make it through the season without getting hurt?
IceRatz16 wrote:
Just saying, it's not a good look/message sent to McCarthy, IMO.
While I realize this is a business, I truly am not understanding the disrespect McCarthy is getting from all over the place.
I hope McCarthy sees this and it fuels him to freaking light the NFL on fire this year. This stuff makes me sick. The kid has only won wherever he has gone and it's just a matter of time for him to continue that here in MN.
The locker pic is photoshopped by someone online.
But I 100% agree with the rest of your post.
To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
— Kyler Murray (@K1) March 3, 2026
I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77 year drought for this organization, I am sorry I failed us. I wish this community and my…
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Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
purplefaithful wrote:
https://x.com/K1/status/2028937232057549312?s=20https://mannyssteakhouse.com/menu/
does Mannys have a kids menu? maybe Kyler would prefer https://www.chuckecheese.com/maple-grove-mn/food/menu/
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
MaroonBells wrote:
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.
Makes perfect sense actually if you think about it. A team like LA with McVay for example. You can work with McVay and Stafford and once he hangs it up, the team is yours in 2027. Knowing his work ethic, that may be right up his ally.
Canthony wrote:
Makes perfect sense actually if you think about it. A team like LA with McVay for example. You can work with McVay and Stafford and once he hangs it up, the team is yours in 2027. Knowing his work ethic, that may be right up his ally.
he is on his last year of his current deal, he needs to disprove all the talk about him being injury prone, not a pocket passer, too short, etc etc etc if he wants another big contract. if he sits on the bench for a year, he cant prove shit and IMO he wouldnt get the offers he would see if he were to play in 26 and at a minimum make 15 to 16 starts and not shit the bed performance wise.
Why isn't Chuck Foreman in the Hall of Fame?
The Cardinals defense has sucked. As Darnold found out, not having to carry the team to win makes a big difference for a QB.
Canthony wrote:
Makes perfect sense actually if you think about it. A team like LA with McVay for example. You can work with McVay and Stafford and once he hangs it up, the team is yours in 2027. Knowing his work ethic, that may be right up his ally.
Compare the 2027 contract after a year starting in Minnesota to the 2027 contract after a year on the bench in LA. Keep in mind, in 2027, he will no longer have Arizona paying his bills. How much do you pay a QB like that? Not much.
If he's stupid enough to go the backup route, which also means he's unwilling to bet on himself in one the league's best situations, then he's too insecure and stupid to be my QB anyway.
I've never seen anything where I agree with the conclusion and yet completely disagree with the arguments he makes to support his conclusion. Cowherd makes my brain hurt.
The next QB career resurgence according to @colincowherd? Kyler Murray on the #Vikings:pic.twitter.com/9DUXmWaXLo
— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) March 12, 2026
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