The 2022 NFL season doesn't get underway for another month, but already the league is setting records thanks to a seemingly unique clause in Kyler Murray's new contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Murray, 24, recently became the second-best-paid player in American football —second only to four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers —when he penned a five-year deal worth $230.5million (£190.9m). However, the contract gained a different kind of attention after eyes was drawn to an addendum that stipulates four hours of “independent study” every game week.
In a move that many pundits and commentators have described as 'unprecedented', the clause means Murray must spend four hours studying his opposition outside of team meetings. Murray—who was the No. 1 overall Draft pick in 2019—possesses boundless athletic ability and major potential but has been criticised for his game management skills in the past.
