Kyler Murray Gets Paid

By: Matteo Ametrano

After months of drama and deleted instagram posts, former number 1 overall pick, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals recently agreed upon a massive extension that makes him the Cardinals quarterback at least until 2028, where he has an option.

The deal is 5 years worth $230,500,000, with $160 million worth of total guarantees, and a average per year salary of $46 million. Per spotrac, this new deal makes Kyler "...the second highest average paid player in NFL history".

The cardinals invested a lot into their franchise quarterback, as they should have. The first overall pick has definitely been impressive since being drafted. As a result of this the Cardinals win totals have improved in each of his first three seasons, and the same is to say about Kyler himself statistically. The cardinals have also done a good job at building around Murray with weapons such as Rondale Moore, James Conner, and new addition, college team mate Marquisse Brown. Not to mention when healthy, and able to play one of the best receivers in the NFL in DeAndre Hopkins, who is serving a 6 game suspension to start the season off.

Next up to be paid is Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. One of the biggest stories of the off season has surrounded around the former MVP and his contract negotiations with the Ravens. It will be interesting to see what sort of effects of Kylers contract will have on these conversations with Lamar, as he represents himself along with his mother, and the Ravens. Lamar being an MVP, and having more playoff success then Murray, must believe that he worth at least this contract, but it will be interesting to see what direction the Ravens and Lamar chose to go. Perhaps we will see another reset of the QB market with a Lamar contract that could surprise everybody.

Kyler Murray is one of the most unique talents in the NFL and is certainly worth every penny he is earning. But will he be able to get the Cardinals back to the Super Bowl, somewhere they haven’t been since 2008, Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers tore there hearts out.