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The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly expected to release quarterback Kyler Murray barring a last-minute trade, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday (March 1).
"You got Kyler Murray, a likely release from the Arizona Cardinals, absent some sort of last-minute trade, which I'd be a little surprised about," Rapoport said during NFL Network's live broadcast from the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.
Murray is reported to receive interest from the Minnesota Vikings, who reportedly plan to sign a veteran quarterback to push former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets once he hits the free agency market.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that the Vikings were interested in Murray or former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith during free agency.
"I've also heard that the Vikings are considering Murray and [Geno] Smith as they outline their veteran quarterback plan," Fowler reported via ESPN.com.
Murray was limited to just five starts in 2025 due to a mid-foot sprain he sustained in Week 5 and was shut down in December after it was reported that his injury was not healing as expected. The former Heisman Trophy winner was selected by the Cardinals at No. 1 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft and was the 2019 NFL Rookie of the Year, as well as a Pro Bowler during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, but has been limited by injuries, having played 11 or less games in three of the last four seasons.