Kyler Murray and the Cardinals finally agreed to a contract extension that will make the 24-year-old quarterback among the highest-paid players in the league, as first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport last Thursday. The deal is worth $230.5 million over five years, including $160 million guaranteed, and will keep Murray in Arizona for the next seven seasons.
However, the contract also reportedly includes a unique stipulation that the former No. 1 pick must adhere to in order to earn his new money.
According to Rapoport, Murray’s new deal contains an addendum that requires four hours of “independent study” during every game week in the season. The clause requires that Murray look over material he receives from the Cardinals outside of regularly scheduled meetings to help him prepare for games.
