Kyler Murray's Cardinals tenure ends after seven seasons, with the 28-year-old QB set for release Wednesday, sources confirm. Arizona avoids $19.5M in 2027 cap hits by terminating his contract before the league-year deadline, securing $36.8M already paid. Murray's preferred outcome allows him to choose his next team rather than being traded.

The Vikings, led by GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, rank Murray at the top of their QB wish list, eyeing his potential chemistry with Justin Jefferson and Kevin O'Connell's offense. Arizona's rebuild hinges on whether LaFleur trusts backup Jacoby Brissett or pursues free-agent options like Jimmy Garoppolo, whom LaFleur previously coached in L.A.