Arizona Cardinals tell Kyler Murray he will be released, per report

The Arizona Cardinals have let quarterback Kyler Murray know that he will be released Wednesday, March 11, on the first day of the new league year, according to multiple reports.

Murray thanked the Cardinals fans in a post on X.

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…— Kyler Murray (@K1) March 3, 2026

The Cardinals will owe Murray full salary — $22.8 million, minus the league-minimum money he is paid by another team.

Sources: Cardinals have informed QB Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then.

Arizona already owes him $36.8M guaranteed in 2026, and another $19.5M would have triggered on March 15 for… pic.twitter.com/AT5oLDnr5L— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 3, 2026

Arizona could not find a willing trade partner, who would have had to commit north of $70 million for this coming season and next.

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