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Cardinals Shut Down Kyler Murray for the Season After Foot Setback

Fresh tests found his foot not progressing, putting his future within a complex contract under sharper review.

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.