Kyler Murray’s days with the Arizona Cardinals may be numbered, as the team could look to make a change at the quarterback position over the offseason.
If the Cardinals do move on from Murray, he’ll need somewhere to continue his career, and the Los Angeles Rams will need a succession plan for Matthew Stafford’s eventual retirement. So, perhaps the two sides could come together over the offseason.
Rams listed as top landing spot for Kyler Murray
In a recent article, Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report listed the Rams as the top landing spot for Murray, citing an opportunity that could be mutually beneficial.
“The Cardinals would undoubtedly prefer to trade the 28-year-old [Murray], but finding a trade partner will be difficult. Cutting him with a post-June 1 designation and saving $5.7 million in cap space will also be an option. If Murray is released, the rival Los Angeles Rams could provide the perfect landing spot for him,” Knox wrote.
“He could rebuild his NFL stock under Sean McVay—as Baker Mayfield once did—and L.A. Will eventually need an heir to the 37-year-old Matthew Stafford.”
Frankly, Murray landing in L.A. Seems unlikely, if only because Stafford doesn’t necessarily look like he’s anywhere near ready to hang up his cleats. The dude is an MVP finalist this season and still playing some of his best football, even at the age of 37. Plus, he still has another year on his current contract.
People in L.A. Are hoping that Stafford sticks around for another year, or two. For that reason, it doesn’t seem like the Rams would be interested in bringing in a guy like Murray this offseason. But hey, crazier things have happened, so never say never.
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