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TEMPE, Ariz. — Whether or not Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will receive a contract extension this offseason became the hottest topic during the first few days of the NFL combine, thanks to a statement from his agent, Erik Burkhardt, released as events started in Indianapolis. And until the extension happens — if it even happens — it’s a topic that won’t go away.
This much we know: Murray is eligible for an extension now that he has completed his third NFL season, he has one more year left on his rookie contract and is also eligible for a fifth-year option that can be picked up until May 2.
Until Burkhardt released his statement, talk of a possible extension for Murray had been dormant. The statement unleashed a barrage of questions for coach Kliff Kingsbury and general manager Steve Keim last Tuesday. Then last Wednesday, the Cardinals announced the contracts for Kingsbury and Keim had been extended through the 2027 season.
History suggests Murray’s extension could happen sometime in the summer or early fall like those for Carson Wentz (June), Patrick Mahomes (July), Josh Allen (August), Deshaun Watson (September) and Jared Goff (September). In the meantime, we’ll try to answer some looming questions.
Where do the Cardinals and Kyler Murray stand on a contract extension?
As of now, they’re in talks. Murray’s agent sent the Cardinals a contract proposal in February but a deal has yet to be struck. Keim said at the NFL combine there’s “always been current dialogue.” Murray’s rookie contract will pay him a base salary of $965,000 but he’s due a roster bonus of $4.5 million on the fifth day of the league year.
What’s the buzz about Murray receiving an extension?
A common refrain among coaches, agents and reporters at the combine was confusion about why Burkhardt released…
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