Cardinals’ Kyler Murray Draws Interest From Browns, Jets as Contract Clock Ticks
A March guarantee trigger in Murray’s deal is pushing Arizona toward a postseason decision.
Overview
- Murray remains on injured reserve with a foot/ankle sprain while Jacoby Brissett starts for an Arizona team still struggling to win.
- New reporting links the Browns and Jets as potential suitors, with the Dolphins also floated in separate commentary by ESPN’s Dan Graziano.
- Murray’s 2022 extension carries $36.8 million fully guaranteed for 2026 and an additional $19.5 million that would vest on the fifth day of the new league year.
- Analysts note that moving on could require Arizona to absorb significant dead money, with one estimate putting a potential 2026 release near a $54 million cap hit.
- Interest is heightened by evaluations that the 2026 quarterback draft class may be thin at the top, increasing the appeal of veteran options despite cost.