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Reports Point to Offseason Kyler MurrayCardinals Split as Brissett Keeps Starting Job

League reporting points to an offseason decision shaped by contract guarantees alongside Brissett’s surge.

Overview

  • Arizona placed Murray on injured reserve with a mid-foot sprain, making him ineligible to return before Week 14 on Dec. 7.
  • Coach Jonathan Gannon said Jacoby Brissett would start even if Murray were healthy, and Brissett has produced a 103.4 passer rating with six touchdowns and one interception.
  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports many around the league expect a separation, with one source calling it “imminent,” and NFL.com details discussions set for after the season.
  • Financial pressures loom: a pre–June 1 release would create about $57.7 million in dead money, a trade would save roughly $35.3 million with $17.9 million dead, and a $19.5 million 2027 guarantee vests in March.
  • Multiple outlets are speculating on 2026 fits — including the Steelers, Jets, Raiders, Vikings, Browns and Panthers — as some executives suggest Arizona could limit Murray’s snaps to protect trade value.