Kyler Murray’s 2027 Plan? Why the Jets Might Already Be in Play

Evan & Tiki

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🗓️ 12 March 2026

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Quarterback rumors take center stage as reports surface that Kyler Murray could sign a short-term deal while already planning his next move for 2027. The conversation dives into why the Minnesota Vikings appear to be the likely landing spot, what a one-year contract could signal about Murray’s long-term strategy, and why the New York Jets might quietly be part of that future conversation despite committing to Geno Smith for now. From the possibility of a real veteran quarterback competition to the Jets’ uncertain long-term plan at the position, the hosts break down what this report might actually mean for the franchise. Along the way, the discussion branches into college basketball chaos with Miami of Ohio’s strange tournament situation, potential New York sports reunions like Odell Beckham Jr., and the quirky international roster rules of the World Baseball Classic.

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0:00.0	Gino's going to be the starter, it's clear, and Kyler Murray is a free agent.
0:03.9	And as much as I may have preferred him, the Jets didn't sign him, whether he was not interested or what.
0:08.6	But I want to read you the latest report around Kyler Murray.
0:11.4	Kyler Murray's agent confirmed that today he will be visiting the Minnesota Vikings.
0:16.3	And it's likely that's where he'll sign.
0:18.2	Makes sense.
0:19.2	But according to Tom Pellisero,
0:22.2	Kyler Murray plans to meet on Zoom
0:24.7	Wednesday night, yesterday and Thursday,
0:27.4	with executives from three to five teams
0:30.4	that, quote, potentially have a quarterback need in 2027.
0:37.0	What?
0:39.0	Yes.
0:40.4	It gives Murray an opportunity to get a head start on free agency next year.
0:45.8	So he's either saying, I'm signing a one-year deal or I'm going to play baseball for a year.
0:49.8	Well, no.
0:50.7	So he's basically signing a one-year deal.
0:52.6	He is likely to sign a one-year deal for $1.3 million, which is a steal, but because Arizona's paying so much, that's certainly on the table.
1:00.8	And so because of that, Kyler Murray is likely, according to Mike Flurio, to make sure there's no tag clause in his contract, which you can negotiate.
1:08.8	And I'm sure the Vikings will give.
1:10.6	And Kyler's agent, apparently, is trying to get a head start on next year. And that's where it involves the Jets. Yeah, because the Jets have to be in that conversation. What teams are clearly looking for a quarterback in 2027? We actually played that game the other day where Tiki and I were saying,
1:27.8	right, here are the teams that will need quarterbacks next year, and your list was shorter than mine.
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