Cardinals GM Eyes All Options for Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals face an uncertain future at quarterback as general manager Monti Ossenfort indicated that all options remain open for Kyler Murray, though reports suggest no direct communication between the two has occurred since the end of last season. The 28-year-old Murray, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, is under a five-year, $230.5 million contract that runs through 2027, with a club option for 2028. A key deadline looms on March 15, when Murray's $19.5 million base salary for 2027 would become fully guaranteed if he remains on the roster.

Ossenfort addressed the situation during a media availability at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, stating, "I've always had a good dialogue with Kyler." He added that last season fell short of expectations for everyone involved, including Murray, who landed on injured reserve with a foot injury after appearing in just five games. Despite being eligible to return in early December, the Cardinals opted to stick with veteran Jacoby Brissett as starter. Ossenfort emphasized ongoing evaluations, noting, "As it pertains to every position on our team, we're going to look at every avenue to improve." However, a source informed...