Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray thanked supporters of the team and apologised for not getting the Cardinals to the Super Bowl in an apparent farewell to the organisation posted via social media.
Murray will reportedly be released on 11 March, the first day of the NFL league year, if the Cardinals don't receive a suitable trade offer.
"To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you," Murray posted on X.
"I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77 year drought for this organisation, I am sorry I failed us. I wish this community and my brothers nothing but the best.
"I am no stranger to adversity, I am prepared for whatever's next. I trust in God and my work ethic. I truly believe my best ball is in front of me and I look forward to proving it.
"Godspeed."
By releasing Murray before 15 March, the Cardinals would limit their financial commitment to the quarterback at $36.8m. A $19.5m guarantee would kick in on the 15th for the 2027 season.
Murray, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, missed 12 games last season with a foot injury and has played the full regular-season schedule just once in the past five years.
The top pick in the 2019 draft and 2018 Heisman Trophy winner might be in 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 to replace Jonathan Gannon as head coach in February. The former Rams offensive coordinator and brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur was part of the Arizona contingent that met with multiple quarterback prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Cardinals pick third overall 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 during his seven seasons with the franchise.
Elsewhere, the Seattle Seahawks did not apply the franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, making the Super Bowl LX MVP an unrestricted free agent when the new league begins.
Walker will hit the open market, while fellow running back Breece Hall was given the tag by the New York Jets earlier in the day. Hall and the Jets have until 15 July to hammer out a long-term contract or he will earn $14.293m in 2026.
If Walker finds a new home outside Seattle, he'd become just the fourth player to win Super Bowl MVP and begin the following season on a new team. Larry Brown (SB XXX), Desmond Howard (SB XXXI) and Dexter Jackson (SB XXXVII) are the others.