The Kyler Murray is over. The Arizona Cardinals announced his release after the start of the new league year on Wednesday, making him a free agent for the first time in his career. It was largely a financial move.

The NFL new year has arrived and the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray have officially parted ways. Murray's seven seasons with the franchise saw highs and lows that gave fans whiplash, but his departure paves the way for a fresh start for the former number one overall pick.

The Kyler Murray era in Arizona is over. The Cardinals officially released the quarterback at the start of the NFL's new league year on Wednesday. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Minnesota Vikings are the "overwhelming favorite" to sign him.

The Arizona Cardinals officially released quarterback Kyler Murray as the 2026 NFL league year became official at 1:00 PM AZ time. Murray, for the first time in his professional career, will hit free agency after spending the last seven years in the desert.

ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Arizona Cardinals have had quite the busy offseason, headlined by their recent release of quarterback Kyler Murray. The move now leaves a gaping hole at the quarterback position for the team,