Following the report, Murray shared a message he thought was warranted \u2014 an apology for having \u201cfailed\u201d the fan base.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo 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,\u201d he wrote on X<\/a>. 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\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n The two-time Pro Bowler spent seven seasons in Arizona after he was selected as the No.1 overall pick in 2019 following a Heisman Trophy campaign at Oklahoma.<\/p>\n All that promise led to some highlight-worthy moments, including being one of three players to throw for more than 20,000 yards and rush for more than 3,000 yards in his career, joining Josh Allen and Cam Newton.<\/p>\n However, he led the Cardinals to just one playoff appearance \u2014 a wild-card round loss to the Rams in 2021 \u2014 and finished 38-48-1 record, as he was plagued by injuries<\/a> in the last five seasons.<\/p>\n The decision comes after months of speculation about Murray\u2019s future with the team, and it has resulted in what a source told ESPN was the 28-year-old\u2019s preferred outcome.<\/p>\n Arizona owes Murray $36.8 million guaranteed in 2026. An additional $19.5 million would have gone through on March 15 for 2027 if he were still on the roster on the fifth day of the 2026 league year, which is March 16.<\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n 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\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Kyler Murray (@K1) March 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Those in charge in Arizona are no longer the faces that drafted Kyler Murray \u2014 new<\/a> head coach Mike LaFleur and general manager Monti Ossenfort. They will now be tasked to find a signal-caller to start a new Cardinals era.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t![\"Arizona](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/arizona-cardinals-quarterback-kyler-murray-116961386.jpg\")
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) on the sideline against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n![\"Cardinals](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-throws-pass-first-half-122685175.jpg\")
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. AP<\/p>\n