Rob Gronkowski selects Kyler Murray as his 2026 NFL MVP dark horse

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski named Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray as his dark horse pick for the 2026 NFL MVP award. Gronkowski cited Murray’s athleticism and the surrounding talent in the Vikings offense, including Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, and Jordan Addison, as key factors for a potential career turnaround. Kevin O’Connell named Murray the starting quarterback for the team following his offseason move to Minnesota, opting for him over J.J. McCarthy. Murray struggled in recent seasons while playing for the Arizona Cardinals, finishing at the bottom of the NFC West three times in the last four years. The effectiveness of the new offense will face its first test in the season-opener against the Green Bay Packers. Gronkowski emphasized that the upcoming season represents a prove-it opportunity for the quarterback to demonstrate his capabilities within an offensive-minded system.

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