Cardinals inform Kyler Murray they plan to release him: Sources

The Arizona Cardinals have informed quarterback Kyler Murray they plan to release him next Wednesday on the first day of the league year, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday. The decision is the first, and biggest, step in Arizona’s quest to find its next franchise quarterback. It also ends Murray’s seven-year run in the desert.

Murray, the No. 1 pick of the 2019 NFL draft, had moments — he made two Pro Bowls — but he never lived up to expectations. He was 38-48-1 as a starter. He never won a playoff game. Last season, he played only five games because of a foot injury suffered in an embarrassing Week 5 home loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Murray took to social media shortly after the news broke to thank the fan base for his time in Arizona.

“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.”

This story will be updated.