Where will Kyler Murray’s career continue? Vikings and Falcons emerge as possible suitors
kyler murray is expected to be searching for a new team this offseason after a fractured relationship with the Arizona Cardinals, and NFL clubs are already weighing whether to pursue him before a March roster deadline.
Kyler Murray and a messy split with the Cardinals
The split between Murray and the Cardinals accelerated after he was placed on injured reserve while recovering from a foot or ankle injury, and he only appeared in five games this past season, completing 68. 3% of his passes for 962 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions in those games. Murray’s camp prefers the Cardinals cut him so he can hit free agency, and the camp planned to meet with the team this week in Indianapolis. General manager Monti Ossenfort said, "I'd say all options are on the table for us, " and added he has "always had a good dialogue with Kyler. "
Vikings and Falcons among possible landing spots
One report said the Minnesota Vikings would possibly pursue Murray if he is released, and another account suggested the Falcons are an intriguing option. The Vikings have been linked to veteran quarterbacks as they outline a plan around J. J. McCarthy, and a potential deal could be structured with the Cardinals covering a large portion of Murray’s pay so Minnesota would only carry a low, one-year salary. For Atlanta, the pitch centers on a roster rich in playmakers and a coach said to have used shorter quarterbacks in the past.
Contract math clouds a trade or cut
Contract numbers remain a major obstacle. The three accounts available differ on exact dollar totals; one notes $36. 8 million owed for 2026 with another $22. 55 million hitting the books in mid-March, while a second account ties a March 15 roster-bonus deadline and other salary figures. What is clear from the available reports is that the Cardinals could save significant cap space if they find a trade partner, and that Murray still has guaranteed money remaining — one report puts him at two years left on a five-year, $230 million deal.
How health and recent play factor into teams' decisions
Sources in the available accounts say Arizona is "frustrated" and has lingering questions about Murray’s work ethic and leadership, and there are concerns about his mobility after an ACL tear in 2022 and a sprained foot that cost him additional games. In Murray’s absence, backup Jacoby Brissett threw for 3, 366 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions, a performance that will shape Arizona’s approach to finding a new starter if Murray departs.
The next concrete milestones are the meeting in Indianapolis this week between Murray's camp and the Cardinals and the mid-March roster timeline that has been cited in the available reports; teams expected to be deciding whether to pursue him will be watching those developments closely.
