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For the first time in his NFL career, former Oklahoma Sooners star quarterback Kyler Murray will be looking for a new home in the pros.
According to multiple reports, the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted Murray with the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, will be releasing the QB, and he is set to become a free agent. After seven seasons in the desert, Murray will continue his professional career elsewhere.
The split between the two parties seemed likely after a 2025 season where Murray missed significant time with a foot injury, and after the franchise fired head coach Jonathan Gannon, who had been a supporter of Murray's since taking the job in 2023.
Murray reacted to the news with a post on social media saying, "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. I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77 year drought for this organization, 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."
Murray helped the Cards make the playoffs in 2021, capping off a strong first three seasons in Arizona. However, he was not as good from 2022 on, and he dealt with two season-ending injuries during that timeframe. He suffered a major knee injury in 2022 that forced him to miss a large chunk of 2023, and his foot injury this past season ultimately ended his time in the desert.
Murray was a star during his one year as a starter at Oklahoma in 2018. He helped OU win the Big 12 title, and make the College Football Playoff that season, and he won Oklahoma's second-straight Heisman Trophy and the program's seventh overall for his stellar play. He was one of the most dynamic athletes to ever play QB for the Sooners, and his dual-threat abilities made him a threat to score from anywhere.
Now, Murray will have suitors on the open market, as the free agency negotiating period opens on March 9th, and the new league year, when players can officially sign free agent contracts, begins on March 11th.
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This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Former Oklahoma QB set to be free agent after release, per reports
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According to multiple reports, the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted Murray with the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, will be releasing the QB, and he is set to become a free agent. After seven seasons in the desert, Murray will continue his professional career elsewhere.
The split between the two parties seemed likely after a 2025 season where Murray missed significant time with a foot injury, and after the franchise fired head coach Jonathan Gannon, who had been a supporter of Murray's since taking the job in 2023.
Murray reacted to the news with a post on social media saying, "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. I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77 year drought for this organization, 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."
Murray helped the Cards make the playoffs in 2021, capping off a strong first three seasons in Arizona. However, he was not as good from 2022 on, and he dealt with two season-ending injuries during that timeframe. He suffered a major knee injury in 2022 that forced him to miss a large chunk of 2023, and his foot injury this past season ultimately ended his time in the desert.
Murray was a star during his one year as a starter at Oklahoma in 2018. He helped OU win the Big 12 title, and make the College Football Playoff that season, and he won Oklahoma's second-straight Heisman Trophy and the program's seventh overall for his stellar play. He was one of the most dynamic athletes to ever play QB for the Sooners, and his dual-threat abilities made him a threat to score from anywhere.
Now, Murray will have suitors on the open market, as the free agency negotiating period opens on March 9th, and the new league year, when players can officially sign free agent contracts, begins on March 11th.
Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Aaron on X@Aaron_Gelvin.
This article originally appeared on Sooners Wire: Former Oklahoma QB set to be free agent after release, per reports
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