The Cardinals are picking up Kyler Murray’s fifth-year option by the May 2 deadline, according to The Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman. The move will guarantee Murray roughly $28 million in 2022, and he is expected to come to terms on an agreement for a long-term extension in Arizona at some point this summer.
If the Cardinals don’t reach an agreement on an extension, Arizona could also franchise tag him for about $32 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Murray’s desire for a long-term extension has been a prevailing story line this offseason.
