Cardinals Sideline QB Kyler Murray for Remainder of 2025 Season
Kyler Murray, the starting quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season. This announcement comes after further tests revealed insufficient progress in his recovery from a foot injury. Head Coach Jonathan Gannon expressed this update to reporters on December 5, 2025.
Injury Details and Current Team Status
Murray has not played since sustaining a sprained foot during Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. At that time, the Cardinals had a record of 2-3. Following the injury, veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett stepped in as the starter for the team.
Initially, the Cardinals did not place Murray on injured reserve. However, after their victory over the Dallas Cowboys, they eventually decided to make that move about a month later. This week marked the first opportunity for Murray to return off injured reserve, but the team has opted to proceed without him for the season.
Other Injuries Impacting the Cardinals
In addition to Murray, several key players will also miss the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams:
- Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.: dealing with a heel injury
- Running Back Trey Benson
- Wide Receiver Greg Dortch
- Cornerback Max Melton
- Defensive Lineman Walter Nolen III
- Safety Rabbit Taylor-Demerson
Future Speculations
As speculation grows regarding Murray’s future with the franchise, discussions around his potential departure have intensified. This mindset is fueled by the Cardinals’ offensive challenges this season and his ongoing injury issues. When questioned about Murray’s future, Gannon stated he is currently focused on the upcoming game against the Rams.
Murray’s Season Performance
Before his injury, Kyler Murray played five games this season. He completed 68.3% of his passes, accumulating 962 yards, with six touchdowns and three interceptions. The Cardinals selected Murray with the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, and he has been the team’s starting quarterback since that time.
“I just feel bad for the quarterback,” Gannon added, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Murray’s injury. As the Cardinals look to navigate through this challenging season, the focus remains on their next matchup and overcoming injury setbacks.
