BREAKING: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Is Officially Done In Shocking Turn Of Events

Kyler Murray’s nightmare season just hit rock bottom. After weeks of speculation, the Cardinals have made it official — and fans can’t believe how fast things unraveled. What started as a “minor setback” has now completely derailed his year, with the team turning to a veteran replacement while Murray faces a painful road to recovery. The question now isn’t when he’ll return… it’s whether he ever will.

Kyler Murray’s frustrating 2025 NFL season has quickly gone from bad to worse.

A day after the Arizona Cardinals announced that Jacoby Brissett would remain the starting quarterback, the team has placed Kyler Murray on the injured reserve as he continues to recover from a nagging foot injury, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Going on the IR requires Murray to miss a minimum of four games, so he won’t be eligible to return until Week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 7. He’ll miss games against the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Kyler Murray has missed the Cardinals’ last three games, and Jacoby Brissett has been excellent in relief, throwing six touchdowns and only one interception over that period.

Arizona narrowly lost 31-27 to the heavily favored Indianapolis Colts on the road in Week 6, with Brissett throwing for 320 yards in that game. In Week 7, Brissett and the Cardinals barely fell 27-23 to the powerhouse Green Bay Packers.

And on Monday night, Brissett completed 21 passes for 261 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Notably, second-year wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. has finally looked like a budding star with nine catches for 154 yards and a touchdown over his last two games.

Kyler Murray Time May Be Up In Arizona After The Season

Sep 7, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. (Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)
It’s already Kyler Murray’s seventh season in the NFL, and there aren’t any signs that he’ll reach that MVP level they’ve waited a while for. At some point, the Cardinals have to accept that he’s merely a mid-tier quarterback.

As noted by ESPN’s Dan Graziano, releasing Murray in the offseason would cost Arizona $54.7 million. Graziano noted that the Denver Broncos took on far more dead money ($85 million) when they released Russell Wilson on 2024, but Bo Nix’s emergence has the AFC West club regretting nothing.

Results are results. Brissett has taken this offense to another level that Kyler Murray couldn’t over his first five games. If Brissett finishes the season strong, Arizona oughta move on from Murray, but there could even be some interested parties in the trade market.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.