Overview
- Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Murray obtained an out-of-state second opinion and the injury is not progressing enough for a return.
- Jacoby Brissett will remain the starter through Week 18 after totaling 2,188 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions in nine games.
- Arizona is 3-9 and out of playoff contention; Murray went on injured reserve Nov. 5 after a Week 5 mid-foot sprain.
- Contract mechanics loom large, with Spotrac citing a $57.8 million dead cap on a pre–June 1 release and about $35.3 million in cap savings on a pre–June 1 trade.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported many around the league expect a separation after the season, though the Cardinals have not committed to any decision.