Rob Parker Calls for Kyler Murray to Quit Football for Baseball as Cardinals Predicted to Cut $230,500,000 QB in 2026
Kyler Murray’s injuries and benching have led to a likely offseason split, with the Cardinals facing a $57.7 million dead cap hit if they release him in 2026.
- On Nov. 4, the Arizona Cardinals placed Kyler Murray on injured reserve with a mid-foot sprain, ensuring he will miss at least four games while Jacoby Brissett remains the starter.
- After an ACL tear and recovery in year five, Kyler Murray’s Arizona Cardinals offense went 2-3, failing to score more than 21 points in all but one game.
- According to financial reports, a release before June 1 would trigger a $57.7 million dead-cap hit for Arizona, but trading Kyler Murray before June 1 would save $35.3 million while leaving $17.9 million in dead money.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter reported many sources say a separation is imminent as Arizona Cardinals and Kyler Murray are expected to have extensive talks this offseason.
- A key deadline in mid-March requires the Arizona Cardinals to decide before $19.5 million of Kyler Murray's 2027 salary becomes guaranteed on the fifth day of the new league year.
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Kyler Murray’s murky Cardinals future comes into spotlight as big $58M question looms
The Cardinals have another big Kyler Murray decision on their hands. After the Cardinals placed the veteran quarterback on injured reserve Wednesday with a foot injury suffered in Week 5, they face questions about his future in Arizona.
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49ers 49ers rookie DL Alfred Collins said he’s focused on playing within himself and not trying to perform outside of his capabilities. “I’m not trying to be a superhero,” Collins said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “I’m doing my job to the best of my ability. I’m going to be one of 11. If the opportunity comes again, I’ll do my job, but I just want to be the best version of myself.” Collins figures to play a more prominent role for the rest of the s…
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