One position is giving the Vikings a reason for hope in 2026

The Minnesota Vikings saw Sam Darnold win a Super Bowl one year after leaving the team in free agency. Meanwhile, they suffered through the ups and downs of a young quarterback in J. J.

McCarthy, due to his play and injuries. While the quarterback position remains up in the air with the team, one analyst is looking at it as a reason for optimism. CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo wrote up  one reason for each team to be hopeful after the rookie minicamp, and for the Vikings, he listed having a proven quarterback.

DeArdo writes, "After watching Sam Darnold flourish and win a Super Bowl in Seattle, Minnesota went out and acquired Kyler Murray in an effort to finally solidify their quarterback position. As Darnold did in 2024, the Vikings hope Murray can revitalize his career in Minnesota in 2026. While his last Pro Bowl nod was back in 2021, Murray has had moments where he has played like an upper-echelon quarterback over the past four years, especially when healthy.

In 2021, Murray played in all of Arizona's 17 games and threw 21 touchdowns (against 11 interceptions) with a 68. 8% completion percentage in addition to rushing for 527 yards and five scores. " Kyler Murray may have some question marks, but the raw talent is there for Kevin O'Connell and his staff to scheme around.