Don't expect the New York Jets to trade for Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.
Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are expected to part ways this offseason, and since the New York Jets need a QB, many people around the NFL have linked Murray to Gang Green.
However, one source familiar with the Jets' possible interest in Murray called it "a really bad fit," according to Fox Sports.
"As for Murray's next home, he has often been linked to the Jets, who need a quarterback. But New York has several assistant coaches who worked for the Cardinals while Murray was there, including offensive line coach Steve Heiden. If the Cardinals have concerns about Murray's work ethic or health, the Jets will have the same inside information. That's why one source familiar with the Jets' possible interest in Murray called it 'a really bad fit.'"
Murray has two years left on his massive five-year, $230 million contract. The two-time Pro Bowler played in five games in 2025. He had 962 passing yards and six passing touchdowns before suffering an ankle injury.
The first overall pick in the 2019 draft, Murray has 20,460 passing yards, 121 passing touchdowns, 3,193 rushing yards and 32 rushing touchdowns in the NFL. He turns 29 in August.
Murray tore his ACL in 2022. He's only appeared in one playoff game.
The Jets started three QBs in 2025: Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor and Brady Cook. The three QBs combined for 2,777 passing yards and 14 touchdown passes.
New York hasn't decided whether it will keep or cut Fields, who is owed $10 million guaranteed by the Jets next season. The salary-cap savings for cutting him would be only $1 million against a $22 million dead-cap charge.
The Jets' offense was a walking disaster in 2025. They were 29th in the NFL in points per game and 32nd in passing yards.
New York's new OC is Frank Reich. Tanner Engstrand was fired after one season.
The Jets went 3-14 in 2025. Aaron Glenn wasn't fired as head coach despite winning only three games. Gang Green has the second overall pick in the 2026 draft.
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