Cardinals pay Kyler Murray $36 million as he joins Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Kyler Murray is starting fresh with the Minnesota Vikings after being cut by the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals will pay him $36 million this season despite him not playing for them, allowing them to enter a rebuilding phase. Murray's departure comes after inconsistent performances that did not meet expectations. The Vikings hope he can secure the starting role and guide the team back to playoff contention after missing out in 2025.
- •Murray is joining the Vikings for the first time in his NFL career.
- •The Cardinals decided to cut Murray after his inconsistent performance.
- •Murray's contract includes $36 million paid by the Cardinals this season.
- •The Vikings aim to improve after missing playoffs in 2025.
- •Murray will compete for the starting quarterback position against J.J. McCarthy.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — This is how much the Cardinals are paying Kyler Murray to play for the Vikings
"Murray is with a new team for the first time in the NFL.
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