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Vikings add former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray to quarterback room

3/13/2026

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The Minnesota Vikings made a significant move to bolster their quarterback depth Thursday.

Minnesota announced it has signed veteran quarterback Kyler Murray, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft who spent the first part of his career with the Arizona Cardinals.

Murray joins the Vikings after starting all 87 regular-season games he played for Arizona. During that span, he compiled a 38-48-1 record as a starter while delivering 13 game-winning drives.

Murray’s production in Arizona

Across his Cardinals career, Murray completed 1,974 of 2,941 passes for 20,460 yards with 121 touchdowns and 60 interceptions.

His passing production ranks among the best in franchise history. Murray’s completions rank second in Cardinals history, while his passing yards and touchdowns both rank third.

The former Oklahoma star also holds the franchise record for completion percentage among players with at least 232 attempts, finishing his Arizona tenure at 67.1%. His career passer rating sits at 92.2.

Despite his productivity, Murray’s time on the field was limited during the 2025 season. He appeared in only five games, completing 110 of 161 passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions while posting an 88.6 passer rating.

Murray also continued to impact the game with his legs. Through the first five weeks of the season, he led Arizona with 173 rushing yards.

Vikings building deeper quarterback room

Minnesota’s addition of Murray reflects the organization’s desire to create competition and depth at the position.

Second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy went 6-4 in his first 10 career starts but dealt with several injuries during the 2025 season, including a high-ankle sprain, concussion and hand injury.

The Vikings have repeatedly emphasized the importance of strengthening the quarterback room this offseason.

Murray traveled to Minnesota earlier in the week and met with team coaches and front-office staff before finalizing the deal.

Veteran presence joins young quarterbacks

With Murray now in the fold, Minnesota’s quarterback group includes McCarthy and 2025 undrafted rookie Max Brosmer heading into the 2026 season.

The signing also comes during a transitional offseason for the organization. The team parted ways with former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah earlier this year, with executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski overseeing football operations through the offseason.

By adding a proven starter with nearly a decade of NFL experience, the Vikings have strengthened their depth at one of the league’s most important positions as they prepare for the 2026 campaign.

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Vikings, Aaron Jones agree to revised contract

3/11/2026

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The Minnesota Vikings and running back Aaron Jones have agreed to a revised contract that will keep the veteran in Minnesota for the 2026 season, according to reports.

Aaron Jones, who joined the Vikings after spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers, will remain a key piece of Minnesota’s offense under the updated agreement. The revised deal ensures the veteran running back stays with the franchise beyond the upcoming season as the team continues shaping its roster.

Jones has been one of the league’s most productive dual-threat backs during his career, providing value as both a rusher and receiver out of the backfield. The contract adjustment signals Minnesota’s continued commitment to the experienced playmaker moving forward. The news was first reported on X, formerly twitter, by B/R Gridiron with credit to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. (SOURCE)

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QB Carson Wentz to visit Vikings as team explores veteran depth

Carson Wentz is trying to work his way back into the NFL, and his latest opportunity may come with the Minnesota Vikings. According to ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry, the veteran quarterback is visiting the Vikings as the team evaluates its quarterback depth heading into the 2025 regular season.

Minnesota isn’t desperate for help under center, but questions remain pertaining the team’s depth under center, especially behind JJ McCarthy. Bringing in a seasoned veteran like Wentz makes sense. The 32-year-old remains unsigned as the preseason wraps up, and this visit could mark the next step toward a return to the league.

The Vikings quarterback news this offseason included the departure of Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. That left McCarthy, the team’s 2024 first-round pick, as the expected starter — a role he never got to assume last year due to injury. The former Michigan standout and national champion is clearly the franchise’s focus moving forward, but surrounding him with experienced depth is now on the table.

Minnesota acquired Sam Howell during April’s draft and initially penciled him in as the likely No. 2. But Howell was held out of the team’s preseason finale, leaving Max Brosmer and Brett Rypien to take the snaps. Both quarterbacks face long odds to crack the 53-man roster ahead of Tuesday’s cut deadline.

Wentz last played on Jan. 5, 2025, starting for the Kansas City Chiefs in their 38–0 loss to the Denver Broncos to close the 2024-2025 regular season. He completed 10-of-17 passes for 98 yards in that game — his only appearance of the year.

Since his five-year stint with Philadelphia ended, Wentz has made one-year stops with the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams and Chiefs. Once seen as a franchise cornerstone, the 2017 MVP candidate now profiles as a veteran backup who brings 94 career starts and postseason experience — traits the Vikings may value as McCarthy returns from a year-long absence.

The move would also reunite Wentz with a familiar face: quarterbacks coach Josh McCown. McCown played behind Wentz during the 2019 season in Philadelphia and joined Minnesota’s coaching staff in 2024.

With more than $30 million in cap space and four quarterbacks already on the roster, Minnesota has the flexibility to sign Wentz if his visit goes well. Whether it results in a deal or not, the Vikings’ interest underscores their desire to reinforce the room behind McCarthy — and potentially turn to a proven veteran if needed.

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Justin Jefferson returning to Vikings practice amid hamstring injury rehab

The Minnesota Vikings received encouraging news this week when head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Justin Jefferson will return to practice as he continues rehabbing a hamstring injury.

“It will be kind of a ramp-up,” O’Connell told reporters in a clip posted to the Vikings’ official X account, formerly known as Twitter. “You’ll see him take part in bits and pieces of it.”

Jefferson’s return is significant for Minnesota, especially with wideout Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games of the season after violating the NFL’s substances of abuse policy. With rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy preparing for his first professional start, having Jefferson available gives the offense stability and star power during a crucial stretch.

Key boost before Week 1

Minnesota kicks off its season on September 8 against the Chicago Bears, and Jefferson’s presence on the field suggests he will be ready for the regular-season opener. Easing him back during camp ensures he is healthy when the games matter most.

The LSU product has already built a resume as one of the league’s premier receivers. His accolades include an Offensive Player of the Year award, two First-Team All-Pro selections, and four Pro Bowl nods in just five seasons.

Consistent dominance

Jefferson has never posted fewer than 1,000 receiving yards in a season, even when missing seven games in 2023 due to injury. Last year, he recorded 103 catches for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns, cementing his place among the NFL’s elite playmakers.

As he returns to practice, the Vikings’ focus is on ensuring long-term availability rather than preseason reps. The priority is clear: get Jefferson fully ready to support McCarthy and lead the offense once Week 1 arrives.

Outlook moving forward

If Jefferson can remain healthy, Minnesota’s offense will be far more dangerous, especially once Addison returns from suspension. The combination of a proven superstar and young talent gives McCarthy a strong supporting cast to navigate his rookie year.

For now, Jefferson’s return to the practice field provides a major lift for the Vikings and signals positive momentum as the 2025 season approaches.

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Garrett Bradbury sends warning to teammates ahead of Vikings joint practices

Garrett Bradbury’s return to the Minnesota Vikings comes with a message for his new team. As the New England Patriots head into joint practices with the Vikings, the veteran center—signed by the Pats in March—knows exactly what to expect from the other sideline and how quickly these sessions can turn competitive.

The Vikings under defensive coordinator Brian Flores are anything but passive. Flores, who rose from scouting assistant to defensive play-caller during his time in New England, has a reputation for dialing pressure and treating every rep like a live test, even in August. That approach can stress protections and expose communication if an offense isn’t ready.

“I’ve seen some offenses come in there for joint practice with not a lot of game-plan and it’s an absolute disaster [for them]. You have to game-plan,” Bradbury warned, according to a piece written by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. The subtext is clear: treat these practices like game day or pay for it.

The Patriots have already taken that advice to heart, spending the early week periods mimicking Minnesota’s front and coverage menu to sharpen rules and reactions before lining up across from Flores’ group. It’s an early chance to measure a reshaped New England offensive line against an aggressive look they won’t see every day.

With sessions set in Minnesota ahead of this weekend’s preseason matchup, the work offers stakes without standings—precisely the environment where Flores’ defense thrives and where Bradbury’s experience can steady the Patriots’ operation. Expect tempo, pressure, and plenty of teachable film before the teams meet under the lights.

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J.J. McCarthy to start Vikings’ Preseason opener vs. Texans

Minnesota Vikings fans will finally get their first in-game look at quarterback J.J. McCarthy this weekend.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed to sources at ESPN’s Kevin Seifert Monday that the former first-round pick will play in the team’s preseason opener against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The moment marks a full-circle return for McCarthy, who missed the entire 2024 season after suffering a right knee injury during his debut preseason game last year.

Now fully healthy, McCarthy has been taking all first-team reps in training camp and enters the 2025 season as the presumed starter.

“You’d love to play him as much as possible,” O’Connell also told Seifert, while noting that reps will be carefully managed with joint practices scheduled next week against the Patriots. “We’ll assess that final preseason game as it comes.”

O’Connell did not say how many snaps McCarthy will play against Houston, nor did he confirm if the rookie will appear in future preseason contests. However, the decision to start him this early signals strong confidence in McCarthy’s recovery and readiness.

Last preseason, former starter Sam Darnold played just one series in the opener before sitting out the final two games. The current quarterback rotation features Sam Howell, Brett Rypien, and rookie Max Brosmer, but McCarthy remains the focal point as Minnesota begins to shape its offense for 2025.

After a year of waiting, Vikings fans will finally see what their young signal-caller can bring to the field—starting Saturday in Houston.

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