Summary
Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa are expected to be released by their NFL teams, the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins. Both quarterbacks might have to play for the league’s minimum salary in 2026, allowing them to decide their next teams based on football opportunities rather than money. They aim to improve their career prospects and secure larger contracts by 2027.
Key Facts
- Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa are well-known NFL quarterbacks in free agency.
- Murray is set to be released by the Arizona Cardinals; Tagovailoa by the Miami Dolphins.
- Due to contract terms, they may play for the league minimum salary in 2026.
- The league minimum is about $1.21-1.3 million, depending on years played.
- Playing for the minimum allows them to choose teams based on football potential.
- The goal is to perform well and secure larger contracts for 2027.
- Other quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have successfully done this.
- Murray was the No. 1 draft pick in 2019, Tagovailoa was the No. 15 pick in 2020.
