Cardinals to Release Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Kyler Murray when the new league year begins on March 11, the player confirmed in a social media post on Tuesday. Murray thanked fans for their support during his time in Arizona, expressing disappointment that he couldn't end the organization's 77-year drought.

The Cardinals had reportedly grown frustrated with Murray, who was owed $36.8 million in guaranteed money. Murray played in just five games last season before suffering a foot injury, and the team finished with a 3-14 record, leading to the firing of coach Jonathan Gannon. Murray arrived in Arizona with high expectations after winning the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma in 2019, but the team's performance declined during his tenure.