Kyler Murray was placed on injured reserve this week due to a lingering foot injury, raising questions about whether the star quarterback has played his last snap for the Arizona Cardinals. ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes this is a strong possibility. Schefter cited a source on Saturday who said “a separation is imminent” between Murray and the Cardinals. Many expect Arizona to explore trade possibilities for Murray after the season and potentially release the former No. 1 overall pick if no deal can be reached. Murray is set to receive $19.5M in new guaranteed money when the 2026 NFL league year begins next March. If the Cardinals release him before June 1, they would absorb a $57.7M dead salary cap hit. That money would be split into $50.5M in 2026 and $7.2M in 2027 if Arizona cuts Murray after June 1, Schefter notes. If the Cardinals manage to trade Murray, they would save $35.3M in cap space while incurring $17.9M in dead money. While Murray is sidelined due to a foot injury, Cardinals head coach JonathanRead More
Report sheds light on Kyler Murray’s future with Cardinals
