Arizona Cardinals Mum on Kyler Murray's Future

GM and new coach offer vague responses about star quarterback's status

Feb. 25, 2026 at 5:24pm

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The Arizona Cardinals' new general manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Mike LaFleur have dodged questions about the future of star quarterback Kyler Murray, offering only generic responses when asked if the team is in trade discussions or planning to keep the former No. 1 overall pick.

Why it matters

Murray's status has been a major offseason storyline for the Cardinals, who are coming off a disappointing 4-13 season. The team's reluctance to provide clarity on Murray's future has fueled speculation about a potential trade or rift between the player and organization.

The details

Ossenfort and LaFleur repeatedly declined to comment on Murray's situation during a press conference, saying only that they are focused on the upcoming season and evaluating the entire roster. The Cardinals have not indicated whether they plan to sign Murray to a contract extension or potentially move on from the 25-year-old quarterback.

  • The press conference took place on February 25, 2026.

The players

Monti Ossenfort

The general manager of the Arizona Cardinals.

Mike LaFleur

The new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

Kyler Murray

The star quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals.

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What they’re saying

“We're focused on the upcoming season and evaluating the entire roster.”

— Monti Ossenfort, General Manager

“I'm not going to get into any specifics about any player on our roster.”

— Mike LaFleur, Head Coach

What’s next

The Cardinals will need to make a decision on Kyler Murray's future with the team in the coming months, either by signing him to a contract extension or potentially exploring trade options.

The takeaway

The Cardinals' reluctance to address Kyler Murray's status has created uncertainty around the team's long-term plans for their star quarterback, adding to the challenges facing the new coaching staff as they look to turn the team around after a disappointing 2025 season.