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Tagged: Kyler Murray (134 Results)

Mailbag: October 18, 2023

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Expecations for Kyler Murray. Fading Dameon Pierce. Backup running backs with upside. more »

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Sep
7

Dobbs expected to start at quarterback for Cardinals

While Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon continues his vow of silence regarding the team’s starting quarterback for the season opener against the Washington Commanders, reports have surfaced indicating that JOSHUAMore DOBBS is expected to get the start. Gannon did admit on Wednesday that the players know who will be starting. With veteran quarterback KYLER MURRAY expected to miss at least the first four games of the season on the PUP list, fifth-round rookie CLAYTON TUNE remains the other option. While the Cardinals will have to start one of these players at quarterback, fantasy owners likely have better options. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Aug
29

Cardinals QB Murray to start season on PUP list, McCoy released

Arizona Cardinals quarterback KYLER MURRAY will start the upcoming season on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the year.More The Cardinals also released veteran signal caller COLT MCCOY on Monday. McCoy was thought by many earlier this offseason to be the leading candidate to start at quarterback this season while Murray recovers. Arizona now appears set to start the season with recently acquired JOSH DOBBS or rookie CLAYTON TUNE as the starting quarterback. While the Cardinals have to start one of these quarterbacks, fantasy owners likely have better options. Less

Source: NFL.com

Aug
25

Browns trade QB Dobbs to Cardinals

The Cleveland Browns traded quarterback JOSH DOBBS to Arizona on Thursday, adding another signal caller into the mix for the Cardinals. Earlier this week, Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon declined toMore name veteran COLT MCCOY as the team’s starting quarterback. With the addition of Dobbs, the Cardinals now have an even deeper quarterback room. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, the only real option for our little game appears to be injured veteran quarterback KYLER MURRAY. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Aug
23

Cardinals not ready to name starting quarterback

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon toyed with fantasy owners on Tuesday when asked about his starting quarterback heading into the season opener against the Washington Commanders. When asked about namingMore a starter, Gannon said “when we need to name the starters, we’ll name the starters”. Gotcha coach. With KYLER MURRAY still recovering from last year’s torn ACL, most observers suspect that veteran signal caller COLT MCCOY will start the season for the Cardinals. Further down the depth chart you will find the likes of CLAYTON TUNE, DAVID BLOUGH, and JEFF DRISKEL. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jul
14

Cardinals QB Murray remains positive during ACL rehab

Arizona Cardinals quarterback KYLER MURRAY said “it’s got to be positive” earlier this week in his first interview about his rehab since suffering an ACL tear in December of last season.More Murray added that there “is no option for it to be a negative”, something he has focused on throughout his rehab. Murray did not talk specifically about when he may return to the field but beginning training camp on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) seems inevitable. Less

Source: Team Website

May
15

Cardinals QB Murray still “a long way away” with recovery

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has tempered expectations a bit for quarterback KYLER MURRAY’s return from the torn ACL he suffered in December. Gannon said late last week that MurrayMore is “a long way away”, before adding that the season is also a long way away. Gannon also added that Murray is “doing good”, and that he is pleased with his signal- caller’s progress. Murray is expected to miss at least some time to start the season. Less

Source: Team Blog

Factoid: Kyler Murray

Looking into Kyler Murray some, I came away more positive than I expected. A bunch of other quarterbacks have been able to return from knee injuries, and sooner rather than later.   more »

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Apr
17

Cardinals sign free agent QB Driskel

The Arizona Cardinals are signing free agent quarterback JEFF DRISKEL to a one-year contract following his recent workout with the team. Cardinals staring quarterback KYLER MURRAY is working his way backMore from a torn ACL that is expected to keep him out at the start of the season. COLT MCCOY and DAVID BLOUGH are the other quarterbacks on the roster. Driskel, 29, has spent time with the 49ers, Bengals, Lions, Broncos, and Texans in his NFL career. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Apr
11

Multiple teams interested in Cardinals third overall pick

At least six teams have reportedly inquired with the Arizona Cardinals about trading up for the third overall pick in the upcoming 2023 NFL Draft. The Cardinals are believed to beMore mulling whether to move the pick or make it according to various sources. The Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans are widely projected to select quarterbacks with the first and second overall pics, respectively. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are set at the quarterback position even while KYLER MURRAY works his way back from injury. The NFL Draft will start on Thursday, April 27th. Rounds two and three will take place on April 28th, while rounds four through seven will conclude the action on April 29th. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Apr
11

Cardinals QB Murray progressing nicely in rehab

Arizona Cardinals quarterback KYLER MURRAY has moved into the next phase of his recovery, roughly 13 weeks after his ACL surgery. That next phase involves strength training and includes an impressiveMore squat routine. Murray posted an update on social media that included a video of him squatting 315 pounds. While there is no timetable yet for his return, Murray is working hard to return as early in the 2023 season as possible. Less

Source: Team Blog

Feb
17

New Cardinals HC Gannon to structure offense around QB Murray

New Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon said this week that he plans to maximize the skillset of star quarterback KYLER MURRAY, adding that he feels his signal caller is “elite”. GannonMore added that he prioritizes creating explosive plays and protecting the football because those are “winning stats”. While Murray is still recovering from reconstructive knee surgery, he is set to be the Cardinals quarterback for years to come after signing an extension through 2028 last offseason. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
30

Cardinals QB Murray might not return until midseason

Arizona Cardinals quarterback KYLER MURRAY reportedly might not be ready for the upcoming 2023 season until close to midseason. Murray underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL and damaged meniscus inMore his right knee earlier this month, after suffering the non-contact injury in a game against New England on December 12th. Recovery time from a torn ACL is typically 8 to 9 months, which would be in the range of the start of next season. Murray, however, does not expect to rush the process, preferring instead to be perfectly healed before making his return. Less

Source: Arizona Republic

Jan
11

Cardinals to trade WR Hopkins during offseason?

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly considering trading star wide receiver DEANDRE HOPKINS heading into the upcoming offseason. With starting quarterback KYLER MURRAY expected to be recovering from a season-ending injury atMore the start of the season, and a new coach on the way after the team fired Kliff Kingsbury, a Hopkins trade could also be in the works. While he would be an expensive acquisition, several teams would be expected to bid for his services. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
5

Blough in, Hopkins out for Week #18

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury announced on Wednesday that DAVID BLOUGH will get the start against the San Francisco 49ers in the season finale. With KYLER MURRAY starting the rehabMore process after surgery for a torn ACL and COLT MCCOY recovering from a concussion, Blough will start again this weekend. He will be without star wide receiver DEANDRE HOPKINS who will not play because of a knee injury. Less

Source: NBC Sports

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