Vikings Sign Kyler Murray to Revive Offense After Struggling 2025

Minnesota Vikings sign Kyler Murray to quarterback the team in an attempt to rebound from a historically poor 2025 season.

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The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to a veteran minimum salary after he was cut by the Arizona Cardinals for salary cap relief. ^[1] The Vikings finished the 2025 season with a 9-8 record, ranking 28th in total yards with a per-game average of 275, the lowest for the franchise since 1971. ^[2] Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell hopes Kyler Murray's unique ability to escape the pass rush and his career average of more than 600 rushing yards per season will help revive the offense. ^[3] Wide receiver Justin Jefferson managed to hit the 1,000-yard receiving mark for a sixth straight season to start his career despite the broken-down passing game. ^[4] Aaron Jones is projected to under 875.5 scrimmage yards in the 2026 season, a prop bet listed at -125 odds. ^[5] Dallas Turner is projected to exceed 6.5 sacks in the 2026 season, a prop bet listed at -115 odds. ^[6] Justin Jefferson is projected to exceed 1,150.5 receiving yards in the 2026 season, a prop bet listed at -115 odds. ^[7]

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The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to a veteran minimum salary after he was cut by the Arizona Cardinals for salary cap relief. · Winnipeg Free Press

The Vikings finished the 2025 season with a 9-8 record, ranking 28th in total yards with a per-game average of 275, the lowest for the franchise since 1971. · Winnipeg Free Press

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell hopes Kyler Murray's unique ability to escape the pass rush and his career average of more than 600 rushing yards per season will help revive the offense. · Winnipeg Free Press

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson managed to hit the 1,000-yard receiving mark for a sixth straight season to start his career despite the broken-down passing game. · Winnipeg Free Press

Aaron Jones is projected to under 875.5 scrimmage yards in the 2026 season, a prop bet listed at -125 odds. · CBS Sports

Dallas Turner is projected to exceed 6.5 sacks in the 2026 season, a prop bet listed at -115 odds. · CBS Sports

Justin Jefferson is projected to exceed 1,150.5 receiving yards in the 2026 season, a prop bet listed at -115 odds. · CBS Sports

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