PHOENIX — The QB position looks to be solidified for years to come for the Arizona Cardinals. The team announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms on a new contract extension with Kyler Murray.
According to the Cardinals, the new extension will keep the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback under contract through the end of the 2028 season. Details on the financial terms of the extension were not initially released, but NFL insider Ian Rapoport said the contract will make Murray one of the NFL’s highest-paid players.
NFL reporter Adam Schefter reports the deal is worth five years, $230.5 million that includes $160 million guaranteed.
This is a developing story, we will update this as more information becomes available.
Murray career highlights
- Murray was selected #1 overall by Arizona in the 2019 NFL Draft. He earned NFL Rookie of the Year honors in 2019.
- He is a two-time team captain and was named to the Pro Bowl twice (2020-21) in his first three seasons.
- In 46 career games, Murray completed 1,057-of-1,581 pass attempts (66.9%) for 11,480 yards and 70 TDs while rushing for 1,786 yards and 20 TDs on 314 carries (5.7 avg.).
- Murray became the first player in NFL history with 70+ passing TDs and 20+ rushing TDs in his first three seasons.
>> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
12 Sports on YouTube
Watch more of the latest sports videos on the 12News YouTube channel. Don’t forget to subscribe!
Get to know 12News
At 12News, we listen, we seek, we solve for all Arizonans. 12News is the Phoenix NBC affiliate owned by TEGNA Inc.
12News is built on a legacy of trust. We serve more than 4.6 million people every month on air, on our 12 News app, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and 12News.com.
We are committed to serving all of the Valley's communities, because we live here, too.
12News is the Official Home of the Arizona Cardinals and the proud recipient of the 2018 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for Overall Excellence.
Stay connected by downloading the 12News app, available on Google Play and the Apple Store. Catch up on any stories you missed on the show on the 12News Youtube channel. Read content curated for our Spanish-speaking audience on the Español page. Or see us on the 12News Plus app available on Roku or Amazon Fire.