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The price would be right for Minnesota, which must sign a veteran presence to push -- or take the job from -- J.J. McCarthy. Adding a signal-caller with 87 career starts who is still just 28 and brings dynamic playmaking to Kevin O'Connell's offense would be ideal.

KOC already helped rehab Sam Darnold's career and could do similar with Murray, who isn't nearly as far down the discarded pile as the former was when he got to Minnesota. Murray's completion percentage and ability to get the ball downfield would be immediate upgrades over McCarthy's scattershot play. Justin Jefferson would give Murray a clear-cut No. 1 to force-feed, like the quarterback did in the desert with DeAndre Hopkins.  

Murray could walk into Minnesota believing he's head and shoulders above McCarthy -- with the production to prove it. He'd also be playing with a trove of pass catchers in a QB-friendly offense.

A one-year deal -- and Murray's injury history -- would keep the door open on McCarthy's future in Minnesota, something KOC has insisted upon thus far.

New York's persistent quarterback need continues, with last March's gambit on Justin Fields yet to pay off. The Jets landed the No. 2 overall pick in a presumptive one-QB draft.

Murray presents a chance to bridge the gap to the future without costing assets or cap space. He might not offer the size new offensive coordinator Frank Reich prefers, but given the alternatives, he's the best bet in the current market. The Jets desperately need competent QB play. Murray's upside brings more. The price would allow Gang Green to spend their cash and draft picks on supporting players for their eventual future quarterback.

The Jets aren't devoid of talent on offense for Murray, with a stud No. 1 receiver (Garrett Wilson), a dynamic running back (Breece Hall) and a couple of promising, young bookend blockers (Olu Fashanu and Armand Membou). A QB could do much worse in this market. Unlike some other spots on this list, New York would also offer an unimpeded path to the starting gig in 2026.

Miami is a compilation of both the Minnesota and New York situations.

With the Dolphins staring at paying $99.2 million in dead money (likely spread over the next two years) on Tua Tagovailoa's contract, they need a cheap option to fill the gap. And, like with New York, there is no other obvious answer at that rate. Miami could just ride out the season with 2025 seventh-rounder Quinn Ewers taking snaps in a rebuilding year. They could chase Malik Willis -- if they can find the money. They could go after backup-QB du jour as a stopgap.

None of those options would bring the experience and proven upside of Murray. The Dolphins' new brass keeps insisting on the plan to field a competitive roster in 2026, despite the challenges. Kyler might not fit the size profile, but he is the best option available.

Who doesn't want to play in Miami? Murray, in an offense with Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane, would be intriguing on paper.

Atlanta chasing Murray would be the latest indicator that the new staff isn't completely sold on Michael Penix Jr., who is coming off another major injury, as the team's starter. With the Falcons parting ways with Kirk Cousins, ATL needs a veteran passer -- or two. How would Penix respond to the addition of someone like Murray, who likely wants a shot at playing to revive his standing within the league?

New coach Kevin Stefanski's offense would fit Murray's skill set, and he'd represent the most dynamic QB the coach has employed in years. Additionally, the presence of Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts would give Murray weapons to produce.

The price would benefit Atlanta, which doesn't have a ton of cap space to upgrade the roster, but with the injury histories of both Murray and Penix, it'd also be a gamble.

The Steelers seem intent on waiting for Aaron Rodgers' decision on whether he'll continue to play, and about Will Howard seems intentional. However, they land on this list because, as we sit right now, QB remains a need.

Signing Murray would be akin to Pittsburgh adding Russell Wilson for the veteran minimum after he was cut by Denver, so there is organizational history in making this sort of signing.

I'm not convinced Murray would be a seamless schematic fit in Mike McCarthy's offense, but if Pittsburgh gets a sense Rodgers won't return, Kyler would be a good one-year stopgap. He'd bring some versatility and excitement for Steelers fans who have been forced to watch a stodgy offense in recent years.

At the very least, you can imagine Murray heaving moonshots to DK Metcalf for a season in Pittsburgh. And after watching the Steelers live in an offensive box last season, that would be a welcome sight.

If Murray sees no path to a starting gig, he could do worse than spending a year in the QB rehab facility in L.A. We saw what five games under Sean McVay did for Baker Mayfield's career. That could be appealing for Murray.

Los Angeles is in need of a backup behind league MVP Matthew Stafford, with Jimmy Garoppolo hitting free agency. Stafford is , but for a 38-year-old player entering Year 18, there are no guarantees -- especially considering the serious questions about his back last summer.

The presence of Murray's former coach, Kliff Kingsbury, would also add a familiar face and someone with institutional knowledge of the QB.

Again, I think this is only a landing spot if Murray doesn't get a shot at a starting gig. You could also add Detroit to that small group, with Drew Petzing as the Lions' new OC and the club lacking a reliable backup plan behind Jared Goff.