The Minnesota Vikings are banking on a bounce-back season from Kyler Murray, and one former teammate offered telling insight. The post Former Backup Compares Kyler Murray to Aaron Rodgers Amid Rumored Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.

Kyler Murray is reportedly showing up right on time, but his old habits are echoing concerns that trailed him in Arizona.

Chris Broussard lists the players that are Under Duress this week, including C.J. Stroud, Jayden Daniels, and Kyler Murray. Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, and Greg Jennings add their input as well, including saying that Justin Herbert needs to win.

There appeared to be little at stake for the Vikings’ starters on Aug. 30, 2016. The practice was supposed to be a brief coda to a preseason that had veterans believing they were on the verge of something special.

The Vikings signed Murray after he was released by the Arizona Cardinals, and he won the starting QB job in camp over J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy has made the Minnesota Vikings’ 53-man roster , putting an end to release and trade rumors reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter after veteran Kyler Murray secured the starting quarterback role following a competitive offseason.

Mike Florio's track record of ripping the Vikings is well known, so his latest "report" mocking Kyler Murray shouldn't surprise anyone.

The Minnesota Vikings have made their final preparations for the 2026 NFL season. It will be former first overall pick Kyler Murray leading the offense this coming season after he signed a one-year contract with Minnesota following his departure from the Arizona Cardinals.