Murray to Vikings: Arizona Releases QB, Vikings Free Up Cap

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Arizona Cardinals plan to release quarterback Kyler Murray before free agency starts in a few days. New reports from NFL Insider Connor Hughes say Murray is expected to sign with the Minnesota Vikings. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell wants a fresh start at quarterback after injuries and shaky play from first round pick. J.J. McCarthy. He fired their general manager this off season amid those changes. The Vikings boasts top weapons like Justin Jefferson, TJ Hockinson, and Jordan Addison. Murray did some of his best work with a star receiver like Deandre Hopkins in Arizona. Arizona is swaddling over $50 million in dead cap for Murray's deal, so he can join Minnesota on the cheap. The Vikings still need to free up about $46 million just to get under the cap. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have Jacobi Preset and Kedon Slowvis on the roster now.

1:01They might chase free agents like Malik Willis or Jimmy Garoppolo, target Alabama's Ty Simpson in the draft, or trade for Chicago's Tyson Baygent or just wait until next year. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, your pillow just got smarter. He plays your podcasts and music, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.