The Kyler Murray era in Arizona is over, after the organization informed the seven-year veteran he wil be released on March 11, ahead of the new league year. Murray carries $57.4 million in dead-cap space. A post-June 1 designation would split that over two seasons.
The Cardinals selected Murray first-overall in the 2019 draft, and he had early success, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, then making the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2021. Injuries then began to impede his progress.
In 2022, amid a poor season for the team, he tore his ACL in Week 14 and was forced to miss the first nine weeks of 2023. He played a full season in 2024, but missed the last nine weeks in 2025 with a lisfranc injury.
His record was 38-48-1, completing 67.1 percent of his passes for 20,460 yards, 121 touchdowns and 60 interceptions. He rushed for 3,193 yards and 33 touchdowns
My take: The Vikings are reported to be interested in Murray as a backup or starter competition for J.J. McCarthy. Murray is an interesting case, another first-round "bust" with good stats that counter the argument, like Daniel Jones. Murray is a proven productive player. Much will depend on where he lands, but he might be wise to seek coaching in an effective system. He might be a good fit for the Rams, too, who are year-to-year on Matthew Stafford.
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Cards kick Kyler to curb
The Kyler Murray era in Arizona is over, after the organization informed the seven-year veteran he wil be released on March 11, ahead of the new league year. Murray carries $57.4 million in dead-cap space. A post-June 1 designation would split that over two seasons.
The Cardinals selected Murray first-overall in the 2019 draft, and he had early success, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, then making the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2021. Injuries then began to impede his progress.
In 2022, amid a poor season for the team, he tore his ACL in Week 14 and was forced to miss the first nine weeks of 2023. He played a full season in 2024, but missed the last nine weeks in 2025 with a lisfranc injury.
His record was 38-48-1, completing 67.1 percent of his passes for 20,460 yards, 121 touchdowns and 60 interceptions. He rushed for 3,193 yards and 33 touchdowns
My take: The Vikings are reported to be interested in Murray as a backup or starter competition for J.J. McCarthy. Murray is an interesting case, another first-round "bust" with good stats that counter the argument, like Daniel Jones. Murray is a proven productive player. Much will depend on where he lands, but he might be wise to seek coaching in an effective system. He might be a good fit for the Rams, too, who are year-to-year on Matthew Stafford.
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