The Arizona Cardinals are looking to move on from Kyler Murray this offseason, and though trading him makes a lot of sense, it doesn't sound like the veteran quarterback wants that.
According to Henry McKenna of FOX Sports, Murray and his team want the Cardinals to release him. This would allow Murray to hit the open market and explore his options.
"Murray’s camp would prefer the Cardinals cut him, so the quarterback can enter free agency, per a league source. The QB’s camp is set to meet with the team this week in Indianapolis, but they don’t expect an answer on his future from Arizona," McKenna said.
If Arizona honors Murray's request and cuts him loose, it would be ideal news for quarterback-needy teams looking for cheaper solutions, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Jets.
Pittsburgh is banking on Aaron Rodgers returning for 2026, but if the future Hall of Famer retires, pivoting to Murray would make sense. The former No. 1 overall pick would be a solid fit in Mike McCarthy's offense and would be the bona fide starter.
Minnesota is looking for a veteran signal-caller to compete with J.J. McCarthy. However, the franchise could cut ties with McCarthy entirely and opt to add Murray instead to be the quarterback of the future.
New York will be desperate for a starting quarterback this offseason, and Murray could be the answer, especially if he is released and comes on a reasonable deal.
Overall, Murray getting cut would be an amazing development for teams in need of a quarterback, as he will come much cheaper on the open market than in a trade. The Steelers, Vikings, and Jets should have interest in the dual-threat signal-caller.
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