The Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 1 opponent made a move to lock up their franchise quarterback long-term.
The Arizona Cardinals have extended QB Kyler Murray on a five-year deal as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, this is a $230.5 million deal that includes $160 million guaranteed over those five years. It makes Murray the second-highest paid quarterback in the NFL in terms of per year average and it comes after a tumultuous offseason between the team and Murray.
Source: The #AZCardinals and QB Kyler Murray have now agreed to terms on his extension. 💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 21, 2022