Cowherd backs Kyler Murray as next Sam Darnold for a $6.25B NFC move
Cowherd backs Kyler Murray as next Sam Darnold for a $6.25B NFC move
Colin Cowherd’s bold take adds fuel to Kyler Murray rumors after the Cardinals release, with a potential NFC landing and big-money intrigue.
Kyler Murray’s NFL future is back in the spotlight after the Arizona Cardinals moved to release him, opening the door for a high-profile NFC landing. One prominent broadcaster did not waste the moment, backing Murray to become the 'next Sam Darnold' in the league and suggesting a jaw-dropping $6.25 billion deal could be in play for the right franchise. While the figure sounds extreme, it underscores the level of buzz around a quarterback with a storied past and questions about the best path forward for him.
Behind the hype, there are concrete issues teams will weigh. The Cardinals owe Murray about $36.8 million in 2026, a debt that will factor into any trade or release decision as Minnesota and other clubs watch how the market evolves. The offseason chatter has already tied Murray to the Vikings on more than one occasion, with people weighing how his arrival would realign a rebuilt offense.
Analysts have also started weighing potential risks. One outspoken pundit warned that a Murray move could spell trouble for a young signal-caller who has his own track record to prove, suggesting J.J. McCarthy's path in Minnesota might face an abrupt halt if Murray lands in the NFC North. The debate sits against a broader backdrop: a quarterback who flashed big-play ability but has weathered injuries and inconsistency, now stepping into a reshaped market after a dramatic roster shakeup by the Cardinals.
Meanwhile, the saga includes notes about quarterbacks who have tasted playoff and title success in unlikely places, like Sam Darnold’s maiden Super Bowl in his first season with Seattle last year, following a renaissance with Minnesota in 2024. The coming weeks are expected to bring more clarity on Murray’s landing spot, contract framework, and how the Vikings and other NFC teams position themselves in what could be a defining mid-career pivot.
