Trending Now - Cardinals Release Kyler Murray as Jets Seek Veteran QB

WHO:

Kyler Murray, quarterback, Arizona Cardinals

Monti Ossenfort, general manager, Arizona Cardinals

Darren Mougey, general manager, New York Jets

Geno Smith, quarterback, Las Vegas Raiders

Breece Hall, running back, New York Jets

D'Vondre Sweat, defensive tackle, Tennessee Titans

Frank Reich, offensive coordinator, New York Jets

Bill Musgrave, quarterback coach, New York Jets

WHAT:

The Arizona Cardinals officially released Kyler Murray on March 11th, 2026.

Kyler Murray tweeted about his departure on March 3rd, 2026, and posted on Instagram on March 5th, 2026.

Murray expressed regret about his departure, stating, "7 years .. damn" and "To my teammates ... it breaks me the most that we never got it done."

Murray played 87 games for the Cardinals, accumulating 20,460 passing yards, 1,974 completions, 121 touchdown passes, and 3,193 rushing yards.

The Jets have over $74 million in cap space and are looking for veteran leadership in free agency.

The Jets are expected to address the quarterback position in free agency.

The Jets placed the franchise tag on Breece Hall and acquired D'Vondre Sweat from the Titans in exchange for Jermaine Johnson.

WHERE:

Arizona, United States (Arizona Cardinals)

New York, United States (New York Jets)

WHEN:

Kyler Murray was released on March 11th, 2026.

Murray last played for the Cardinals in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season.

The new NFL league year began on March 11th, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

The Jets will be permitted to negotiate with agents of unrestricted free agents starting on March 11th, 2026, at noon.

WHY:

The Cardinals released Kyler Murray as part of roster changes at the start of the new league year.

The Jets are seeking to add veteran players to support their younger roster.

HOW:

The Cardinals made the release official as the new league year began, allowing transactions to be processed.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 21:05 UTC)

In a significant move today, the Arizona Cardinals officially released quarterback Kyler Murray as the new NFL league year began. Murray, who played 87 games with the team, expressed his regret about leaving, stating, "7 years .. damn," and lamenting that he and his teammates never achieved their goals. Meanwhile, the New York Jets, who are looking to bolster their roster with veteran leadership, placed the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall and acquired defensive tackle D'Vondre Sweat from the Titans.