Football

Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings’ offense after being released by the Cardinals?

A day after the Cardinals officially released him, Kyler Murray signed a one-year contract with the Vikings and will join former first-round pick J.J. McCarthy in the QB room in Minnesota.

Saying he’s confident, but not arrogant, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to be better than ever in his second stint with the team.

Free agent wide receiver Calvin Austin III is signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million with the Giants, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Free agent defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad has agreed to a one-year deal with the Buccaneers that’s worth up to $6 million, according to NFL Network.

Free agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is signing a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Buffalo Bills, agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the Bengals have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.

Pass rusher Bradley Chubb reached agreement on a three-year, $43.5 million deal worth up to $52.5 million that includes $29 million guaranteed with the Bills, agent Erik Burkhardt told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Pete Carroll, in his first interview since being fired by the Raiders, took the blame for Geno Smith’s struggles in Las Vegas.