GLENDALE – Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has a flock of teams interested in free agency, but one team seems to have emerged as his top destination. The teams interested in the two-time Pro Bowler are the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins. All have a strong case of offering the most money, starting roles, winning games and many more perks. NFL reporter Connor Hughes reports that only team can offer the 28-year-old all of those perks.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Hughes appeared on “Jets Final Drive” and stated from all the leagues sources he discussed with at the NFL Combine and beyond, Murray to Minnesota seems to be a foregone conclusion.
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) looks on from the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Kyler Murray likely heading to the Twin Citites:
The Vikings have a history of rehabbing NFL QBs. It started with Kirk Cousins in 2018, turning him into a four-time Pro Bowler and getting a four-year, $180 million contract from Atlanta Falcons. Immediately following came Sam Darnold, who at the point had a career record of 21-35 with 63 touchdowns and 56 interceptions. Darnold in his lone season in Minnesota went 14-3 throwing for 4,319 passing yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, earning his first Pro Bowl selection.
Sep 25, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Vikings let Darnold walk to the Seattle Seahawks to become a Super Bowl champion. The franchise is regretting that decision, leading to the firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Despite the bitter taste of letting Darnold leave, the team still went 9-8 with questionable QB play from J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz.
Murray could have similar career resurgence as Cousins or Darnold and give head coach Kevin O’Connell a competent QB to run his offense.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
