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Source: Fox News
Summary
Kyler Murray’s tenure with the Arizona Cardinals is ending, and he will be released as a free agent. Prior to declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft, Murray was a two-sport athlete playing both football and baseball for the Oklahoma Sooners. He signed a contract with a $4.66 million signing bonus and forgo his senior year at Oklahoma and declare for the NFL Draft. After seven years in the NFL, Murray’s MLB career still remains a possibility. The Cardinals finished 3-14 behind backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett and later fired head coach Jonathan Gannon.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Murray’s time with the Cardinals was marked by injuries and controversies, including the study clause that was initially included in his five-year, $230.5 million deal signed in 2022.
He appeared in just five games last season after suffering a foot injury, which later landed him on injured reserve.
The Cardinals finished 3-14 behind backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett and later fired head coach Jonathan Gannon.
This one felt recognizable early, with Murray’s career marred by injuries and controversy, and the team’s struggles on the field.
Murray will likely have several options during the offseason, with his career still leaving room for a return to baseball.
Author: Evan Null
