Kyler Murray Remains Benched by Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray is still not healthy enough to play for the Arizona Cardinals. However, the team plans to continue with Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback, even if Murray recovers.
Coach Jonathan Gannon's Statement
On Arizona Sports 98.7, Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed that Brissett would stay the starter regardless of Murray’s health status. This marks a change in Gannon's earlier comments, when he said Murray would resume starting once healthy.
Jonathon Gannon told @BurnsAndGambo that even if Kyler Murray was healthy, he decided to keep Jacoby Brissett as the starting QB.
Performance Difference Between Quarterbacks
Gannon highlighted that Brissett has simplified the decision by performing better than Murray. The team showed improved results with Brissett at quarterback, including nearly winning against Indianapolis and Green Bay, and securing a win over the Dallas Cowboys.
- In three starts, Brissett threw for 860 yards with six touchdowns and one interception.
- Murray has been sidelined due to a foot injury.
Future of Kyler Murray with the Cardinals
Murray may have played his last game for Arizona. Given his recent benching for performance reasons, it seems unlikely the team will reinstate their No. 1 overall pick in the near future. Some within the organization had anticipated this outcome, and Murray himself appeared to foresee it.
It is hard to imagine Arizona would go back to the No. 1 overall pick after benching him for performance reasons.
Summary: The Cardinals are committed to Jacoby Brissett as starting QB, casting doubt on Kyler Murray’s future with the team despite his recovery prospects.