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Cardinals Confront Kyler Murray Decision as Reports Point to Likely Split After IR Stint

Fresh reporting points to an offseason call on Murray driven by a March guarantee that forces a trade‑or‑release choice with sharply different cap costs.

Overview

  • Arizona placed Kyler Murray on injured reserve with a mid-foot sprain, sidelining him at least four more games after he last played in Week 5.
  • Coach Jonathan Gannon reaffirmed Jacoby Brissett as QB1, with Arizona’s offense producing higher points and yards in his starts despite a 44-22 loss in Seattle that featured two strip-sack touchdowns.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the team and Murray will hold extensive talks, with one source describing a separation as imminent.
  • Cap scenarios reported by outlets cite roughly a $17.9 million dead charge in a trade versus about $57.7 million if released, with a $19.5 million 2027 guarantee vesting on the fifth day of the league year in March.
  • Insiders have linked possible destinations such as the Jets, Browns, Dolphins, Rams and Panthers, and some executives have questioned whether Murray remains a clear starting option.