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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Kurt Warner Dives Deep On Jacoby Brissett, Kyler Murray
Former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner offers his perspective on the Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback situation. Warner notes that Jacoby Brissett is a good player who makes the offense look better within its structure. Warner believes Kyler Murray still has trade value due to his talent, but a team would need to believe they can develop him further. Kurt Warner knows a thing or two about backup quarterbacks taking over from entrenched starters. In 19…
Report: Kyler Murray likely done with Cardinals
Oct 28, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Kyler Murray has, at least for now, lost his job as starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals. That has led to growing speculation that he has already played his last game for the team. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday that Murray and the Cardinals a…
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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