Kyler Murray Faces Pivotal 2025 Season with Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is under intense scrutiny as he enters his seventh NFL season, with 2025 widely seen as a make-or-break year that could be his last with the team if he fails to deliver. Analysts highlight Murray's struggles with consistency and durability, which have led to only one playoff appearance and criticism of his $230 million contract. Head coach Jonathan Gannon remains optimistic about Murray's potential, but a lack of offensive upgrades increases the burden on the quarterback to elevate team performance. The Cardinals may be poised to move on, as Murray's decreasing dead cap hit after the season makes a trade more viable. If Murray does not meet expectations, Arizona could pursue acquiring draft assets and begin a rebuild with a new quarterback. The franchise and its fans expect a decisive improvement in 2025.