The NFC West is set to look a little different in 2026, as one of the primary faces for a rival of the Seattle Seahawks will no longer be in the division. On Tuesday afternoon, it was reported by NFL Insider Ian Rapoport that the Arizona Cardinals will be releasing quarterback Kyler Murray.

After seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray will test free agency for the first time after the team informed him it plans to release him March 11, the first day of the new league year.

The Cardinals have informed quarterback Kyler Murray of his release, according to multiple reports. The transaction will occur on the first day of the league year March 11. The Cardinals have attempted to trade Murray.

The Cardinals have informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Kyler Murray has been informed he will be released by the Cardinals after seven seasons with the team, per reports.

Quarterback Kyler Murray only appeared in five games for the Arizona Cardinals last season, and he might not appear in another.

The Arizona Cardinals are officially going to move on from former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray in one way or another. The team has informed Murray he will be released at the beginning of the new league year,

By releasing Murray before March 15, the Cardinals will save $19.5 million. He’s still owed $36.8 million. Murray played in just five games in 2025 before a foot injury ended his season. The 28-year-old’s 962 yards and six touchdowns were career-lows.