Player showed glimpses of genius but was uneven
28-year-old played in playoffs once with Arizona
The Arizona Cardinals have informed former No 1 overall pick Kyler Murray that they plan to release him at the beginning of the new league year on 11 March, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.
The quarterback, who is owed $36.8m in guaranteed money in 2026, will be free to sign with another team once he’s released.
The 28-year-old posted a farewell message to Arizona’s fans on social media, expressing regret that he couldn’t couldn’t lead the franchise to their first Super Bowl victory. He took the team to the playoffs just once during his seven-year tenure – a wildcard loss in the 2021 season.
