The Arizona Cardinals are set to release quarterback Kyler Murray when the new NFL league year begins next Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Due to league rules, the Cardinals are unable to officially terminate Murray's contract until the start of the new calendar year.
Once the transaction is finalized next week, Murray will become a free agent and will be eligible to sign with any team for the league minimum salary. Per Pelissero, the former first-overall pick is expected to have multiple options on the open market as teams look to address their needs at the quarterback position heading into the new season.
This move marks the end of Murray's tenure in Arizona, where he previously served as the franchise's cornerstone after being selected first overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. The timing of the release ensures that Murray hits the market at the peak of the free agency period, allowing him to negotiate with potential suitors immediately upon his release.
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