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Cardinals Put Kyler Murray on IR for Foot Sprain, Name Jacoby Brissett Starting QB

Murray becomes eligible to return on Dec. 7 against the Rams following a mid-foot sprain.

Overview

  • Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Murray is "not ready to go yet" and confirmed Jacoby Brissett will start on a week-to-week basis.
  • Brissett has gone 1–2 in three starts with 860 passing yards, six touchdowns and one interception, including a Week 9 win over Dallas.
  • NFL Network reported the injury is a mid-foot sprain in the Lisfranc area with a partial ligament tear, no fractures or dislocation, and an initial three-to-four week timeline.
  • ESPN reported Murray’s future with Arizona is "in limbo" heading into the offseason, with some sources expecting a separation, which remains unconfirmed.
  • Local analysis highlights substantial financial hurdles in any move, citing $36.8 million in 2026 guarantees and $19.5 million in 2027, plus significant potential dead-cap charges.