🏈 Kyler Muarry Next Team Odds: Prediction Markets Favor Minnesota Vikings After Release

The Kyler Murray saga in Arizona is finally set to come to an end. Reports have confirmed that the Arizona Cardinals are set to release their former first-overall draft pick when the new league year starts on March 11, sending a dual-threat quarterback to the open market for the first time in his career. 

The Cardinals were so finished with Murray that they're swallowing a massive dead-cap hit in allowing him to walk, just so they can close that chapter. But surely there will be suitors for an experienced QB that many will see as a reasonable "reclamation project." Among those expected to throw their hats into the ring, the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets lead the way as favorites as we look at Kyler Murray next team odds at prediction markets.

📊 Where will Kyler Murray play in 2026?  

Murray's tenure is set to end with the new league year, and the quarterback has already tweeted his goodbyes. There are no shortage of quarterback-needy teams, from squads that have no permanent solution under center like the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets, to teams that could use a mobile quarterback to serve as a solid backup like the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Right now, the Vikings are the favorite to land Murray. Perhaps stemming from a belief from traders that the team isn't sold on J.J. McCarthy, who has struggled to stay on the field and struggled to perform well when he is healthy enough to suit up.

What do those percentage chances mean?

For many new to prediction markets, it's handy to convert Kalshi percentage chances to American odds. We do that by using an odds converter, converting the percentage chances into implied odds. Here's a snapshot of the eight teams trading at 1% or higher to be Murray's next team, and a look at their American odds. 

🔮 Kyler Murray next team prediction

The Vikings might be the lead dog on paper, but I like the Jets to make the biggest push for the veteran QB.

I don't believe that Minnesota is done with J.J. McCarthy, for better or for worse. The team drafted him 10th overall just two seasons ago, and he's not really had the shake that one might expect. He missed his entire rookie season with injury, making last year a de facto rookie year. It would be quite quick to move on from a 10th overall draft pick with just one real season at the helm. 

Enter: New York. The Jets are reportedly considering trading or cutting Justin Fields following his first season with the team, and Murray could be seen as the perfect replacement. There won't be a quarterback worthy of the second overall draft pick when the draft rolls around, so luring in Murray could be seen as an opportunity for the team to focus on other positions of need comfortably during the draft. 

It's not every day that a quarterback with the upside of Murray hits free-agency, and the bright lights of New York will be too much for him to ignore. 

🏈 Kyler Murray career stats

Murray has played seven seasons in the NFL, although he has lost numerous games to injury along the way. He finished 2022 with 11 games, 2023 he suited up for only eight games, and last year played in just five games. 

• Passing attempts: 2,941
• Passing completions: 1,974
• Completion percentage: 67.1%
• Touchdowns-Interceptions: 121-60
• Passing yards: 20, 460
• Rushing yards: 3,193
• Rushing touchdowns: 32

📖 How does Kalshi differ from sportsbooks?

Unlike sportsbooks, Kalshi users trade directly with each other in an open market rather than betting against a house. Prices are expressed in cents as implied probabilities, and positions can be sold early to lock in gains or limit losses. For entertainment events like the Oscars, the focus is on forecasting outcomes, not beating a fixed line, offering more flexibility and transparency than traditional betting.

💡 Why should I predict Kyler Murray's next team at Kalshi?

Kalshi offers four unique advantages over traditional sportsbooks:

• Flexibility: Unlike a "locked-in" bet, you can sell your contract at any time.
• Transparency: You trade against other users, which can allow you to find better value.
• Federal regulation: As a CFTC-regulated exchange, your funds are held in a secure, transparent environment.
• Availability: Kalshi is available in many regions where traditional sportsbooks aren't yet legal.

❓ Kyler Murray next team FAQs

Why was Kyler Murray released?

Arizona will already owe him $36.8 million this year, but on March 15, another $19.5 million would have been guaranteed. 

When was Kyler Murray drafted?

Kyler Murray was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 1st overall pick of the 2019 NFL draft. 

What awards and accolades has Kyler Murray won?

Kyler Murray was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019, and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2021. Before joining the NFL, Murray won the Heisman Trophy in 2018.