Summary
The Arizona Cardinals plan to release quarterback Kyler Murray next Wednesday as part of their team rebuilding effort. Murray joined the Cardinals in 2019 but the team struggled to achieve sustained success during his tenure. He expressed gratitude to fans and optimism for his future after learning about his upcoming release.
Key Facts
- The Arizona Cardinals will release Kyler Murray next Wednesday, coinciding with the start of the new NFL calendar year.
- Murray joined the Cardinals in 2019 as the number one draft pick from the University of Oklahoma.
- The team made the playoffs in Murray's third season but did not have consistent success afterward.
- Murray issued a public statement expressing gratitude to fans and acknowledging he did not achieve his goal of ending the team's 77-year title drought.
- The Cardinals finished the most recent season with only three wins, which led to a change in head coach and strategy.
- ESPN reported that Murray has over 20,000 passing yards and more than 2,000 rushing yards in his career so far.
- Fans suggested potential teams for Murray, including the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The Cardinals hold the third pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and have hired Mike LaFleur as their new head coach.
