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Cardinals Shut Down Kyler Murray for 2025 After Foot Fails to Heal

The decision intensifies offseason uncertainty over Murray's future given his large guarantees.

Overview

  • Coach Jonathan Gannon said further evaluation, including a second opinion, showed Murray's foot is not progressing enough for a return this year.
  • Murray injured his foot in Week 5 and went on injured reserve in early November, finishing with 962 passing yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions in five games.
  • Jacoby Brissett will start the rest of the season and has completed 67.5% of his passes for 2,188 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions in nine appearances.
  • Arizona is 3-9 and out of playoff contention, with the offense showing competence under Brissett despite the team’s skid.
  • Gannon declined to commit to Murray as the 2026 starter, and media reports point to a possible split as the contract math looms, including a reported $55M-plus dead cap to release or about $17.9M dead with roughly $35.3M saved in a trade.