Trending Now - Kyler Murray's Future Uncertain as Cardinals Eye Rebuilding

WHO:

Kyler Murray, quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals, NFL team

Mike LaFleur, new head coach of the Cardinals

Jacoby Brissett, veteran quarterback on the Cardinals roster

Fernando Mendoza, Heisman winner and national championship-winning quarterback, projected top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

David Forst, general manager of the Oakland Athletics

WHAT:

Kyler Murray announced his farewell to Arizona via social media on March 7, 2026, stating, "I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77-year drought for this organization, I am sorry I failed us."

The Arizona Cardinals plan to release Kyler Murray on March 11, 2026, unless a trade partner is found.

Murray is owed $36.8 million guaranteed for the 2026 season and the Cardinals will save an additional $19.5 million by releasing him before March 15, 2026.

Murray played 87 games for the Cardinals, with a record of 38-48-1 as a starter.

He is third all-time in franchise history with 20,460 passing yards and second in completions with 1,974.

Murray's career highlights include being named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 and making the Pro Bowl in 2020 and 2021.

The Cardinals finished the 2025 season with a record of 3-14.

Jacoby Brissett started the final 12 games of the 2025 season, throwing for 3,366 yards and 23 touchdowns.

The Cardinals are considering signing Jimmy Garoppolo and Malik Willis in free agency.

The Cardinals hold the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

WHERE:

Arizona, United States

Oakland, California (home of the Athletics)

WHEN:

March 7, 2026: Kyler Murray's farewell message posted on social media.

March 11, 2026: Scheduled release date for Kyler Murray.

March 15, 2026: Deadline for the Cardinals to avoid an additional $19.5 million guarantee for Murray's contract.

WHY:

The Cardinals are moving on from Murray due to a combination of injuries, inconsistent play, and a desire to rebuild under new head coach Mike LaFleur.

Murray expressed remorse for not fulfilling expectations as the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

HOW:

Murray's release is part of the Cardinals' strategy to reset the quarterback position and explore new options for the upcoming season.

Kyler Murray announced his farewell to the Arizona Cardinals today, expressing regret for not being able to end the team's 77-year championship drought. The Cardinals plan to release him on March 11 unless they find a trade partner, as they look to reset their quarterback position under new head coach Mike LaFleur. Murray, who has a record of 38 wins, 48 losses, and one tie as a starter, is owed $36.8 million for the upcoming season, but the team could save an additional $19.5 million by releasing him before March 15. During his time with the Cardinals, he became third all-time in franchise history with over 20,460 passing yards and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are considering signing quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Malik Willis as they prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they hold the third overall pick.