Kyler Murray injury: Arizona Cardinals gives unexpected health update on quarterback before the Saints game

Kyler Murray, quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals, is on the injury report due to an undisclosed issue but will still start against the New Orleans Saints.

Updated on: Sep 7, 2025, 22:29:51 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Kyler Murray, the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback, was placed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's season opener at the Caesars Superdome against the New Orleans Saints due to an undisclosed ailment.

Kyler Murray has been added to the injury report ahead of the Cardinals' season opener against the Saints (Getty Images via AFP)

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Murray will continue to begin for the Cardinals and will not be assigned a game-status.

Jacoby Brissett is the Cardinals' backup quarterback, but it doesn't appear probable that the seasoned player will be called upon to play against the Saints. On Sunday morning, Murray was spotted walking inside the Superdome.

The team also shared a social media video of Murray entering the Superdome and "QB1 clocking in" to boost his confidence in his availability.

Cardinals head coach speaks about team fitness

In a recent interview, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon also offered his thoughts on the team's fitness, stating that all players practiced without missing a single game, indicating that they were well-prepared for today's game.

Murray has reportedly been more active in practice this week, which has increased his confidence.

During the previous season, the No. 1 overall choice of the 2019 NFL Draft accomplished 68.8% of his throws for 3,851 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 17 games (all starts).

The Cardinals are expected to defeat the Saints by almost a touchdown, but if Murray's illness has a significant effect on his performance, the outcome of the game can be different than expected.

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Arizona Cardinals vs the New Orleans Saints

The game is slated to start on CBS at 12 p.m. CT. Fans can use DirecTV's free trial to watch the game online for free. As an alternative, Fubo TV gives new customers a discount for the first month.

The Cardinals finished the previous season with an 8-9 record because they had trouble finding offensive success.

Last season, the Saints finished with a 5-12 record, demonstrating their underwhelming performance.

Spencer Rattler, the Saints' starting quarterback, has to demonstrate a strong game if they want to win today.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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