Kyler Murray’s condition is reportedly still somewhat in the air as the 2022 season approaches. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero says the Arizona Cardinals have not been able to cope with a new contract offer after the general’s agent, Erik Burkhardt, told them he was withdrawing his original offer. Pelissero suggested it would be a “surprise” if Murray played in a deal that would pay him about $ 5.5 million in 2022, especially since the market underwent a dramatic change when Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson, Matthew Stafford and Derek Carr signed a $ 40 million or more contract extension this off-season. According to NFL.com’s Kevin Patra, sources told Pelissero that Murray is not expected to play for the Cardinals again without a new deal. While the two sides have not yet reached an agreement, Pelissero also said the team “insists” it will not exchange him even if “the other teams are watching closely”. Murray spoke to the Cardinals about his status last month when he told reporters: “I’m an Arizona cardinal. I have done nothing but give the Cardinals what I can and will continue to do so. I’m not too worried. for my future as a Cardinal “. The issue of his future came to light in February, when the general withdrew from monitoring the team on Instagram and deleted content related to the Cardinals from the social networking platform. The fact that such a move came as he was preparing to enter the final guaranteed year of his rookie deal and struggling during a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams made it even more remarkable, but suggested that mid-level action social networking have received too much attention. “If you are a child my age, you are used to people taking off (post),” said the 24-year-old. “This is just one thing. I took everything except a photo. It had nothing to do with the Cardinals or anything like that.” However, Burkhardt issued a statement in February saying his client was seeking a new contract. Arizona made Murray its privileged general when they selected him as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 draft and quickly responded as the attacking rookie of the year. This was followed by two consecutive appearances in the Pro Bowl as a double threat playmaker who can damage the opponent’s defenses with his hand and foot. While he made just 19 of 34 passes for 137 yards, zero touchdowns and two cuts in that playoff loss to the Rams, there is no reason to believe that the Texas native will not continue to improve as one of the best young players in the championship. Maybe that means the Cardinals will eventually sign him to a long-term deal, but it has not happened yet.
