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Cardinals Shop Kyler Murray as Contract Limits Trade Return

Contract terms are suppressing Kyler Murray's trade market.

Overview

  • ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Arizona is seeking a trade partner for the quarterback.
  • Murray is due nearly $23 million in 2026 and remains under team control through 2027 with a 2028 club option.
  • ESPN analyst Ben Solak projects the current deal would yield only a Day 3 pick unless Arizona absorbs salary.
  • Cutting Murray would trigger a dead-cap hit north of $54.7 million, while a trade could free about $35 million.
  • Solak cites the Jets as a plausible fit given cap flexibility and outlines speculative alternatives for Arizona including Jimmy Garoppolo, Malik Willis, Ty Simpson, or a bridge year with Jacoby Brissett.