Report: Cardinals exploring Kyler trade

The Arizona Cardinals are looking to explore a potential trade involving quarterback Kyler Murray, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Murray is under contract through the 2028 season after signing a five-year, $230.5-million extension in 2022. He's guaranteed $36.5 million next campaign, and another $19.5 million of his 2027 base salary becomes guaranteed if Murray is still on the Cardinals' roster come March 15.

Arizona would take on a $54.7-million dead cap hit if it released him before June 1, and cutting Murray after that date would spread the dead money over two seasons. Trading the quarterback would yield the Cardinals $34.7 million in cap savings.

Murray started five games in 2025 due to a foot injury. He was placed on injured reserve in early November and was ruled out for the remainder of the season a month later. He went 2-3 in those five starts, throwing for 962 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions.

The former first overall pick has only suited up in 41 games since 2022. He's battled multiple injuries during that stretch, including a torn ACL he suffered in December of 2022.

Arizona recently hired former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as head coach following the firing of Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur told reporters he's spoken with Murray since accepting the job, but wouldn't discuss the signal-caller's future with the franchise.

"I have a lot of respect for him (Murray) as a player," LaFleur said, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. "Having the five years having to go against him, a lot of respect for him as a player and he was never a fun challenge to go against."

Murray is 38-48-1 in 87 games as a starter since entering the league. The 28-year-old has only led the Cardinals to one postseason appearance during his seven-year career.