PHOENIX — The off-season saga of Kyler Murray got a bit of a bump Sunday ahead of Super Bowl LVI, thanks to a pair of reports.
During the pregame festivities, NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared a report claiming Murray and the Cardinals have not communicated since the playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
According to a video clip shared by Rapoport on Twitter, backup quarterback Colt McCoy urged Murray to finish the final snaps with his teammates but he refused to go back in the game. The report goes on to say the team was not happy with that decision.
During the segment, Mike Garafolo did read a statement from the Arizona Cardinals about the report.
“Nothing has changed regarding our opinion and high regard for Kyler Murray," he read from the Cardinals statement. A full statement from the team can be found on the Sports Illustrated website.
Earlier Sunday, another report from ESPN's Chris Mortensen said an "odd vibe" is developing between Murray and the Cardinals. He added that the situation is "alarming."
Murray responded to the situation Monday afternoon by releasing a statement on social media.
“I play this game for the love of it, my teammates, everyone who has helped me get to this position that believed in me & to win championships," Murray wrote. "All of this nonsense is not what I’m about, never has been, never will be. Anyone who has ever stepped between those lines with me knows how hard I go."
What does all this mean? The speculation is sure to continue well into the off-season. For now, fans will continue to monitor developments between Murray and the Cardinals.
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