Cardinals Release Kyler Murray, Seek New Quarterback

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Arizona Cardinals are parting ways with quarterback Kyler Murray after seven seasons. The former number one overall pick will hit free agency once the move becomes official on March 11. This shakeup comes as the NFL free agency period heats up. Murray helped the team reach the playoffs just once, back in 2021. He's the railed his career, including an ACL tear in 2022 that sideline him for much of the next year. He show promise with eight wins in 2024, despite low expectations. Fans and insiders saw trouble brewing last season. The Cardinals started two wins and zero losses, but Murray got hurt soon after, and coach Jonathan Ganon chose Jacobi Brasette to start even if, Murray was healthy. That decision hinted at bigger changes ahead. Now with new head coach Mike LaFlure on board, the team wants a clean slate for 2026.

1:04Sticking with Murray felt like a mismatch for their future plans, even if it means a short-term drop at quarterback. Arizona lacks clear options in a weak draft class for quarterbacks, but they're betting on the long game. Murray's release clears cap space and opens doors for him, elsewhere on the open market. This DNA story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor.