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Kyler Murray's Future Uncertain as Cardinals Consider Release

3/1/2026

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Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback and 2019 first overall pick, is likely to be cut due to financial constraints.
The Cardinals owe him $36.8 million for 2026, with an additional $22.55 million due soon.
His future could involve a trade, with the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons among possible destinations.
The Cardinals’ relationship with Murray has soured, marked by a controversial contract clause.

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Story summary

Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback and 2019 first overall pick, is likely to be cut due to financial constraints.
The Cardinals owe him $36.8 million for 2026, with an additional $22.55 million due soon.
His future could involve a trade, with the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons among possible destinations.
The Cardinals’ relationship with Murray has soured, marked by a controversial contract clause.