Kyler Murray wasted little time acknowledging his new team. After the Minnesota Vikings officially announced the veteran quarterback’s signing on Thursday, Murray posted a one-word message on X: “Skol.” The post came the same day Minnesota confirmed the move, ending brief suspense around one of the more intriguing quarterback decisions of the early free-agency window.
The timing matters because the Vikings did not add Murray as a late-offseason flier. They signed him during the opening wave of roster-building after Arizona released him, giving Minnesota a proven veteran in a quarterback room that also includes 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy. ESPN reported Murray’s Vikings deal is for one year, with Minnesota paying roughly $1.3 million while the Cardinals remain responsible for the bulk of the $36.8 million already guaranteed to him.
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Kyler Murray signed a one-year deal with the Vikings on Thursday.
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Murray then posted “Skol.” on X, signaling his arrival in Minnesota.
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Arizona released Murray after seven seasons, but still owes him guaranteed money for 2026.
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The move creates one of the NFL’s most notable quarterback competitions with J.J. McCarthy.
Kyler Murray News: Veteran QB Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings made Murray’s addition official Thursday, with the team calling him a veteran quarterback who has started all 87 NFL games he has played. Minnesota’s official announcement also noted that Murray appeared in only five games in 2025, when he completed 110 of 161 passes for 962 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions, while adding 173 rushing yards through the first five weeks.
Minnesota is not just adding a recognizable name; it is bringing in a former No. 1 overall pick and two-time Pro Bowler with real starting experience. ESPN reported the Vikings had identified Murray as a high-priority option as they looked to add competition for McCarthy, whose development now becomes one of the biggest storylines of the spring and summer.
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