Cardinals Release Kyler Murray, Vikings Sign Him

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The Arizona Cardinals and Kordaback Kyler Murray parted ways smoothly after seven up and

down years together.

The former, number one overall pick was released this week and quickly signed with the Minnesota

Vikings for a fresh start.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals brought in Gardner-Minshue to backup Jacobi Berset heading into

2026.

Earlier this week, owner Michael Bidwill called Murray in the 24 hours before the negotiating

window opened last Monday.

He let him know the team plans to release him at the start of the league year on Wednesday.

The Cardinals held off announcing it for two days, just in case the trade offer popped up.

Murray shared a heartfelt goodbye, thanking fans for their support and expressing regret

over not achieving more with his teammates.

Both sides kept things cordial, with no signs of bad blood during their final phone call

or public statements.

Murray had been surprised by the firing of head coach Jonathan Ganon and actually liked

the hire of new offensive coordinator Michael LaFloor.

Still, recent comments from LaFloor and general manager Monty Austin Ford felt non-committal

about Murray's role.

Now the Cardinals continue their search for a long-term quarterback answer, while Murray

heads to Minnesota where the fit seemed strong.

It was a clean break after a bit of a strange ending in Arizona.

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