Kyler Murray expected to be Vikings' starting quarterback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is set to begin as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. Kyler Murray is projected to win the starting quarterback role after signing a one-year deal worth $1.3 million. Murray's health remains a concern, having played only 30 games over the past three years due to injuries. His performance will be crucial for a Vikings offense that ranked 29th in passing yards last season. The team hopes that with a solid supporting cast, including future Hall of Fame receiver Justin Jefferson, Murray can return to form and secure his position as the starter early in camp.
- •Kyler Murray signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with the Vikings.
- •Murray is expected to win the starting quarterback position.
- •He has missed 27 games over the last four seasons due to injury.
- •The Vikings ranked 29th in passing yards in the 2025 season.
- •Training camp begins this week, with Murray aiming to secure the role quickly.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Sports Illustrated ranks NFL QBs and places Kyler Murray near the middle
"Kyler Murray projects as a middle-of-the-pack quarterback for the Vikings this year.
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