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ESPN Exposes Cardinals GM’s False Kyler Murray Comments

ESPN Exposes Cardinals GM’s False Kyler Murray Comments

Summary

ESPN reported that Arizona Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort claimed to have spoken with quarterback Kyler Murray about the team's future plans. However, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss states there has been no recent contact between Ossenfort and Murray. The Cardinals may trade or release Murray following his limited play last season due to injury.

Key Facts

  • Monti Ossenfort, the Cardinals' GM, said he talked with Kyler Murray about last season and the future.
  • ESPN reports there has been no recent communication between Ossenfort and Murray.
  • Kyler Murray played only five games last season because of a foot injury.
  • In his career with the Cardinals, Murray has passed for 20,460 yards and 121 touchdowns.
  • He also has rushed for 3,193 yards and scored 32 rushing touchdowns.
  • Kyler Murray's contract has a high $52.6 million cap hit, influencing his trade value.
  • The Cardinals' newly hired head coach, Mike LaFleur, may prefer a new quarterback for his first season.

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