Summary
The Arizona Cardinals plan to release quarterback Kyler Murray before the 2026 NFL season. Despite this, Murray has options for his future, including potentially returning to baseball, where he still has ties with the Oakland Athletics from a previous draft.
Key Facts
- The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Kyler Murray before the 2026 NFL season.
- Kyler Murray was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Cardinals.
- Despite injuries, Murray will still earn over $36 million from the Cardinals next year.
- Murray has the potential to return to baseball; he was drafted No. 9 overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2018 MLB Draft as an outfielder.
- The Athletics still hold Murray's baseball rights, meaning he could negotiate a return with them.
- The Athletics are moving to a new location in Las Vegas in two years, which could influence their roster decisions.
