GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 15: Dennis Gardeck #45 of the Arizona Cardinals defends in coverage during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
Analyst Names 1 Reason Cardinals Would Trade Kyler Murray to Giants
The likelihood of Kyler Murray wanting a new contract and more money from the Arizona Cardinals in the near future makes a trade to the New York Giants a sensible move during the 2025 offseason.
That’s the view of NFL draft analyst Ian Valentino, writing for The 33rd Team. Although he noted “Arizona has shown no inclination to move Murray,” Valentino did acknowledge “the timing of a trade now makes sense.”
The logic is “Arizona still has Murray on its books for another four years and $29.9 million guaranteed, but he’ll be angling for more soon. That looming new deal to get more guaranteed dollars is what could trigger an early trade.”
Murray’s a former No. 1 overall draft pick, but he’s had his injury problems and hasn’t always been the most consistent. As Valentino put it, “Does Arizona want to make Murray more than the 10th-highest-paid quarterback as he is now? If not, then calling the Jets, Giants, or Raiders could be the fastest way to sell high on Murray and help this regime revamp with a rookie in 2025 or 2026.”
The Giants are an interesting fit for Murray, despite the question marks about his overall game. He’s still a major upgrade over the litany of unconvincing passers who have tried, unsuccessfully, to take the reins for the Giants in recent seasons.
