Overview
- Arizona informed Murray he will be released when the new league year opens March 11, though a trade remains possible until then.
- The Cardinals still owe $36.8 million guaranteed for 2026, and releasing him prevents another $19.5 million from vesting later this month.
- Murray posted a farewell message to fans on social media, saying he is prepared for what comes next and believes his best football is ahead.
- With offsets in his contract, Murray is expected to be a low-cost free-agent option, likely signing for the veteran minimum as interest from QB-needy teams is anticipated.
- The decision follows injury-marred seasons and a failed trade search, as Arizona resets under new head coach Mike LaFleur with the No. 3 pick and Jacoby Brissett available as a bridge.