Cardinals designate Kyler Murray (ACL) for return

Posted on October 18, 2023

The Birds now have three weeks to activate Murray or it must shut him down for the rest of the season

Jonathan Gannon discusses Kyler Murray and Budda Baker’s returns to practice

TEMPE — Kyler Murray finally is set to play football, at least on the practice field.

The Arizona Cardinals designated their $230.5 million quarterback for return from the PUP list, activating his 21-day practice window. The club has three weeks to activate Murray or it must shut him down for the rest of the season.

The Cardinals also designated star safety Budda Baker for a return to practice. He’s been on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon announced that both would be practicing Wednesday.

“Excited to see those guys get out there and practice and look forward to a great day prepping for Seattle,” Gannon said.

The Cardinals (1-5) visit the Seahawks (3-2) on Sunday.

Birds quarterback Kyler Muray now has 21 days to get himself up to speed to play in games down the stretch

It’s unclear when Murray will return to game action. The Cardinals acquired Josh Dobbs on Aug. 25 to be QB1 in Murray’s stead.

The Cardinals lost Murray to a torn ACL in his right knee on Dec. 12. He waited until after the new year to have surgery.

Murray, 26, signed a five-year, $230.5 million deal before the 2022 season. He is 25-31-1 as a starter, having thrown for 13,848 yards and 84 touchdowns against 41 interceptions.

Baker, 27, sustained a severe hamstring injury in the Cardinals’ season opener against Washington. The five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro had missed just five games since being drafted by the Cardinals in 2017, including the final two games of the 2022 season with a shoulder injury.

–Field Level Media

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