Arizona Cardinals expected to release QB Kyler Murray
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The fate of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will be known soon. The Cardinals have been seeking trade partners, but that doesn't appear likely.
Reporter Ian Rapoport said on NFL Network and the NFL combine that Murray is "likely to be released from the Arizona Cardinals, absent of some last-minute trade."
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This is the worst-case scenario for the Cardinals, as a release would leave them on the hook for Murray's full salary in 2026, as it is guaranteed.
But trading him is tough because any team acquiring him would be committing more than $70 million in guarantees over the next two seasons. He is coming off a season-ending foot injury, too.
However, for Murray, it is the best scenario because he can sign wiuth a team for the league minimum because he will get his full salary no matter what, and he can pick the scenario.
The move will come before March 15 because he is due a $17 million roster bonus then, which also triggers 2027 salary guarantees.
What will the Cardinals do at quarterback after Murray?
If the Cardinals release Murray, that will leave Jacoby Brissett and Kedon Slovis on the roster. They have reported interest in both Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, both of whom will be free agents.
The Cardinals could roll with Brissett for another year, although there is possible trade interest in him from other teams.
The Cardinals are also likely going to look at quarterbacks in the draft.
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