The field marshal of the arizona cardinals, Kyler Murraywas not this week in the activities organized by the team, so the soap opera, due to the extension of the contract demanded by the player, continues.
Recently, the head coach of the Cardinals, Kliff Kingsburysaid that it was expected that Kyler would not be in the voluntary practices of the team, but that he did hope to have him in the mandatory minicamp that will begin next June 14.
The Arizona franchise recently opted to exercise its option on the fifth year of Murray’s contract, who in his fourth year in the NFL, which is about to begin, will be earning around $5.5 million.
They want him to stay
Speaking to The Pat McAfee Show, general manager Steve Keim said he’s confident a new long-term deal will be finalized this summer as they’re confident in Murray’s talent going forward.
“I think it’s a matter of time. Anyone who has done it before has done it between July and September. It is no different for us. We know that he has a contract for another year and also the option for the fifth year (in 2023). He is our future, we believe in that stronglyKeem said.
Last season, Kyler Murray established himself as one of the new young stars in the league, leading the Cardinals undefeated for 7 weeks, leading the favorites for the Most Valuable Player of the Year award, until an injury to ankle did 4 games.
We recommend you read
His records were 3,787 passing yards, 24 touchdown passes, 10 interceptions, with a 69.2 percent completion rate, second best of the entire season.
see more
#NFL #Cardinals #manager #confident #reaching #longterm #deal #Kyler #Murray