Cardinals Release Kyler Murray, Free Agent Market Abuzz

0:00You're listening to NFL News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Arizona Cardinals are parting ways with quarterback Kyler Murray. Team officials have notified him of their plan to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, unless a trade materializes. Before hand. Financially, Arizona already owes Murray $36,800,000, guarantee for 2026. Another $19,500,000 was set to trigger on March 15th for 2027, making the split a big cap, relief for the team. Murray's 7-year tenure included solid numbers, with 121 touchdown passes against 60 interceptions and a passer rating of 92.2. He also ran for 32 scores and earned pro-bowl nods in 2020 and 2021, though injuries sideline him for 21 games over the last three seasons. This move echoes Denver's release of Russell Wilson last year, where they ate a massive dead cap hit from his huge contract.

1:04Pittsburgh Steelers fans are buzzing as their shaky quarterback spot makes Murray a prime free agent target. Barring a last minute deal, Murray hits the open market soon, reshaping his career and giving the Cardinals a clean slate at the position heading into. The offseason.