Vikings Score Big with Pierre, Murray in Free Agency

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Pro football focus handed the Minnesota Vikings a B-grade for their free agency moves this

off season. They evaluated the team's two key signings, focusing on cornerback James Pierre

and quarterback Kyler Murray. These letter grades replaced the usual numeric scores to rate how

teams did in the market. James Pierre impressed in limited action during the 2025 season,

posting an 86.2 overall grade over 408. Snaps. Analysts see this as a smart risk for Minnesota,

even on a larger deal than expected. He could serve as solid depth or even step up as a starter.

That depth bolsters the Vikings' quarterback group, pairing Pierre outside with Isaiah Rogers,

while Byron Murphy Jr. stays at Nickel. For the first time in years, they have three dependable

options back there, moving past flops like the Jeff Okuda experiment. Meanwhile, Kyler Murray joins

after a ref 2025 where he played just five games. His passing grades sat at 74.3 over the last three

years, with 48 big time throws against 43 turnover worthy. Plays. Still, he brings high upside to

challenge J.J. McCarthy for the starting role. If Murray rebounds to his best, this looks like a

steal, and the Vikings become a team to watch in 2026 with real quarterback competition.

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