Kyler Murray will be released by Arizona Cardinals: reports
Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers at State Farm Stadium on September 14, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
PHOENIX - The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly moving on from Kyler Murray.
Murray will be released by the Cardinals this offseason, according to multiple reports. He is owed $36.8 million in guaranteed money this season. Upon his release, Murray will be a free agent and will be able to sign with any team.
The Cardinals signed Murray to a five-year, $230 million extension in 2022, with $160 million guaranteed.
Kyler Murray responds to reported release
What they're saying:
The Cardinals haven't confirmed the release, but Murray posted a goodbye message to fans on social media on March 3.
"To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77 year drought for this organization, I am sorry I failed us. I wish this community and my brothers nothing but the best.
I am no stranger to adversity, I am prepared for whatever’s next. I trust in God and my work ethic. I truly believe my best ball is in front of me and I look forward to proving it.
Godspeed."
The backstory:
The Cardinals took Murray number one overall in the 2019 NFL draft. He was the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year in his first season in Arizona.
Murray led the Cardinals to the playoffs in the 2021 season. The Cardinals lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round.
Murray tore his ACL the following season. He missed several games in 2023 while rehabbing the injury.
Last season, Murray played in only five games before injuring his foot.
The Source: Information for this story was gathered from a report from the Associated Press, and social media posts by Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport and Kyler Murray.