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Arizona Cardinals Release Kyler Murray, Target Drafting Ty Simpson

4/16/2026

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The Arizona Cardinals released Kyler Murray and seek a new long-term quarterback.
The Cardinals do not view Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew as viable options.
The Cardinals may trade up in the draft to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
ESPN's Mel Kiper predicts a potential trade with the Miami Dolphins to secure Ty Simpson.
The Cardinals drafted Josh Rosen in 2018 and Kyler Murray in 2019.

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The Arizona Cardinals released Kyler Murray and seek a new long-term quarterback.
The Cardinals do not view Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew as viable options.
The Cardinals may trade up in the draft to select Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
ESPN's Mel Kiper predicts a potential trade with the Miami Dolphins to secure Ty Simpson.
The Cardinals drafted Josh Rosen in 2018 and Kyler Murray in 2019.