November 10, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs for a touchdown in the first half against the New York Jets at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray thanked supporters in Arizona and apologized for failing to get the Cardinals to the Super Bowl on Tuesday in an apparent farewell to the organization on social media.
If the Cardinals do not receive a suitable trade offer, Murray will reportedly be released on March 11, the first day of the NFL league season.
“I am truly grateful to everyone who supported me and showed kindness to my family and me during my time in AZ,” Murray wrote to X.
“I was hoping to be the one to end the 77-year drought for this organization. I’m sorry I failed. I wish the best for this community and my brothers.
“I’m no stranger to adversity. I’m ready for whatever comes next. I trust in God and my work ethic. I truly believe my best ball is ahead of me and I look forward to proving it.
“God speed.”
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who supported me and showed kindness to my family and me during my time in AZ.
I wanted to be the one to end this organization’s 77-year drought, and I’m sorry I failed. I love this community and my…
— Kyler Murray (@K1) March 3, 2026
By releasing Murray before March 15, the Cardinals will limit their financial commitment to the quarterback to $36.8 million. $19.5 million guaranteed for the 2027 season starts on the 15th.
Murray, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, missed 12 games last season with a foot injury and has played a full regular season schedule only once in the last five years.
The 2019 No. 1 draft pick and 2018 Heisman Trophy winner could be in high demand as a free agent. He has been tied to speculation surrounding the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur as manager in February, replacing Jonathan Gannon. The former Rams offensive coordinator and brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur was part of the Arizona contingent that met with several quarterback prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Cardinals have the third overall pick in the 2026 draft.
Murray has 121 TD passes and 60 interceptions in 87 career regular season games and played for Gannon and Kliff Kingsbury in seven seasons with the franchise.
Holdover quarterback Jacoby Brissett is the starting option for the Cardinals and was largely effective as Murray’s replacement in Arizona last season.
–Field level media
