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Cardinals Seek Turnaround with Kyler Murray's Return

10/22/2025

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Summary

Cardinals Face Challenges

The Arizona Cardinals enter their bye week at 2-5 after five straight losses by 13 points.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said, "We're in a hole," and called for introspection.
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing faces scrutiny of his play-calling decisions.
Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback, could return to help turn the season around against the Dallas Cowboys on November 3, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The Arizona Cardinals, established in 1898, relocated from St. Louis to Phoenix in 1988, becoming the Phoenix Cardinals. Despite a promising start that season, they finished 7-9 after losing their last five games. The team's struggles continued, reflecting a long history of mediocrity, with only two playoff appearances from 1982 to 1998, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the competitive NFL landscape.

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Cardinals Face Challenges

The Arizona Cardinals enter their bye week at 2-5 after five straight losses by 13 points.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said, "We're in a hole," and called for introspection.
Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing faces scrutiny of his play-calling decisions.
Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback, could return to help turn the season around against the Dallas Cowboys on November 3, 2025.

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