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Kyler Murray Seeks Clean Exit as Cardinals Weigh Breakup

Kyler Murray’s camp wants the Cardinals to release him so he can enter free agency, signaling a likely split amid questions about his work ethic, leadership and post-injury mobility. Arizona is weighing options to clear cap space, including a potential trade, while evaluating QB alternatives; possible destinations mentioned include the Jets, Dolphins, Steelers and Chiefs. Jacoby Brissett’s strong showing in Murray’s absence adds to Arizona’s QB considerations, and Murray remains under two years on a $230 million contract.

Murray Trade Talks Heat Up at the Combine as Cardinals Gauge Options
nfl11 hours ago

Murray Trade Talks Heat Up at the Combine as Cardinals Gauge Options

At the NFL Scouting Combine, the Arizona Cardinals are openly exploring trade options for Kyler Murray, signaling his future with the team may be uncertain this offseason. The New York Jets are viewed as a plausible landing spot given their quarterback needs and cap space. Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort said all options are on the table as the team assesses how to improve, with discussions expected to continue ahead of the March 16 deadline and potential guarantees for 2027 tied to roster status.

Rift grows between Kyler Murray and Cardinals GM as offseason talks fade
sports20 hours ago

Rift grows between Kyler Murray and Cardinals GM as offseason talks fade

The relationship between Kyler Murray and Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort appears strained, with reports they have not spoken this offseason despite Ossenfort’s claim they did. Murray carries $36.8 million guaranteed for 2026, and the Cardinals would prefer a trade if possible. A trade before June 1 would keep the 2026 cap hit around $18 million, while if Murray remains on the roster past March 15, his 2027 base salary of $19.5 million would be guaranteed.

Rondale Moore Dies at 25 in Apparent Suicide
obituaries3 days ago

Rondale Moore Dies at 25 in Apparent Suicide

Rondale Moore, 25, an NFL wide receiver who played for the Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in New Albany, Indiana. Moore had suffered season-ending knee injuries in recent seasons and had been signed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Vikings; police are investigating and an autopsy is pending.

Cardinals Break Ground on 217-Acre Phoenix Campus Ahead of 2028 Opening
sports5 days ago

Cardinals Break Ground on 217-Acre Phoenix Campus Ahead of 2028 Opening

The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on a 217-acre Paradise Ridge site in north Phoenix for a new performance center and team headquarters. About 30 acres will house football facilities and offices, with the team moving in after training camp in 2028 and offices opening earlier that year; the remaining land will feature mixed-use development including housing, company headquarters and an entertainment district, all designed to be walkable with three grass practice fields, a fieldhouse, an expanded locker room and other state-of-the-art facilities.

Cardinals, Dolphins, Steelers eye QBs in Round 3 of 2026 three-round mock
sports16 days ago

Cardinals, Dolphins, Steelers eye QBs in Round 3 of 2026 three-round mock

Chad Reuter’s first 2026 three-round mock projects five quarterbacks overall, with only two going in the first round and none in Round 2. The Cardinals, Dolphins and Steelers are all slated to select a QB in Round 3, while Round 1 trends toward offensive linemen and receivers, four trades are forecast in Round 1, and four compensatory picks are expected to close Round 3.

Dolphins' Slowik eyes Tua rebound as Hackett lands with Cardinals
sports20 days ago

Dolphins' Slowik eyes Tua rebound as Hackett lands with Cardinals

New Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik says his job is to maximize the QB play and he believes Tua Tagovailoa can bounce back, though GM Jon-Eric Sullivan will decide Tua’s future; Slowik also praised Quinn Ewers’s late-season growth. Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals hired Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator, the Dolphins prepare for a new quarterbacks coach, and Terrace Marshall Jr. was signed at wide receiver.

LaFleur Brothers Reach NFL Head Coach Milestone
around-the-nfl21 days ago

LaFleur Brothers Reach NFL Head Coach Milestone

Matt LaFleur says it’s surreal that both he and his younger brother Mike are NFL head coaches now that Mike has been hired by the Arizona Cardinals, joining Matt’s Packers tenure and making the LaFleurs the third brother duo to lead NFL teams. Mike previously coached as the Rams’ offensive coordinator, and their rise is celebrated as part of a growing football family connected to mentors like Robert Saleh, Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Dan Quinn. The Cardinals and Packers won’t meet in the 2026 regular season, but the brothers’ dual ascent marks a notable milestone in NFL coaching.

LaFleur delays QB talk, but expresses respect for Kyler Murray
nfl22 days ago

LaFleur delays QB talk, but expresses respect for Kyler Murray

New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says he won’t address the quarterback situation yet, stressing that decisions about QB, O-line and other positions will come as the roster is built. He expressed respect for Kyler Murray after facing him in the division, while Murray’s 2026 role remains uncertain alongside Brissett and Slovis. LaFleur will call the plays for Arizona in 2026.

Arizona Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur to Lead New Coaching Era
sports24 days ago

Arizona Cardinals Tap Mike LaFleur to Lead New Coaching Era

The Arizona Cardinals have hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, 38, as their new head coach, replacing fired Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur helped the Rams post a high-powered offense in 2025 and is the younger brother of Matt LaFleur, with prior stops in San Francisco, New York, Atlanta and Cleveland. The move comes as Arizona contends with Kyler Murray’s uncertain future after an injury-plagued season and works to overhaul an injury-riddled roster and offensive line.

Cardinals Tap LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal
sports24 days ago

Cardinals Tap LaFleur as New Head Coach on Five-Year Deal

The Arizona Cardinals hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to be their next head coach on a five-year contract, replacing Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur, the younger brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, has helped lead high-scoring offenses with the Rams and Jets and is praised for his sharp mind and teaching style as the franchise seeks a new era under his leadership.