Overview
- Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Friday that Murray will not come off injured reserve after out‑of‑state evaluations and additional tests showed insufficient progress.
- Jacoby Brissett, the starter since Week 6, will keep the job for the remainder of the season after throwing for roughly 2,188 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions.
- Gannon declined to commit to Murray as the 2026 starter, reinforcing league chatter that Arizona could reassess its quarterback plans in the offseason.
- Murray’s contract complicates the decision, with reports outlining a cap hit exceeding $55 million if released before June 1 and about $17.9 million in dead money if traded, which could free more than $35 million in space.
- Murray was hurt in Week 5 and placed on IR Nov. 5; in five starts he completed 68.3% of his passes for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions for the 3‑9 Cardinals.