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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray speaks with reporters after signing with the franchise during 2026 NFL free agency, addressing the media in Eagan on March 12, 2026 as the team introduced its new starting signal-caller. Murray discussed the transition, expectations, and his first impressions of Minnesota’s roster. Mandatory Credit: YouTube The first mighty domino has fallen in the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason, as the main part of free agency is over.

Of course, Minnesota didn’t do much in the first couple of days, until it netted its big-fish quarterback from the Arizona Cardinals. Minnesota has made a few sharp moves already, with April still on deck. The offseason still has a long way to go, but here are the best decisions to date, and they’re not too controversial.

Three Early Calls Already Strengthened Minnesota’s Outlook Next stop? The draft in less than six weeks. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores watches the action from the sideline during first-half play against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on October 24, 2024, as Minnesota’s defense works through adjustments during the interconference matchup.

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images. 1. Retaining Brian Flores Had Flores walked — the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers interviewed for then-vacant head coaching jobs — the Vikings would’ve started from scratch on defense during the Kyler Murray seasons.