Jonathan Gannon's latest update will only add more fuel to the Kyler Murray fire

Jacoby Brissett will remain Arizona’s starter for the rest of the season with Kedon Slovis serving as his backup. Any issues with either would likely bring practice squad quarterback Jeff Driskel into play.

Murray has not played since Week 5 due to a foot sprain. Initially, the Cardinals hoped that he would come back within a few weeks, but the injury continued to bother him through October. Murray was eventually placed on injured reserve on Nov. 7, stirring doubt about his future in Arizona.

Kyler Murray's future with Cardinals is in doubt, and this update will further that

Gannon’s latest pronouncement will add fuel to that fire, though he clarified that a second opinion and a lack of progress regarding Murray’s foot was the driver behind this decision. But, when asked if Murray would be the team’s starter in 2026, Gannon would only say that he was “worried about the Rams,” the Cardinals’ next opponent.

For the rest of this season, at least, Brissett will stay under center in Arizona. The 10-year veteran has started every game since Murray went down and averaged an impressive 312.6 passing yards per game. The Cardinals have gone 1-6 in that span, though, dropping them out of playoff contention and positioning them for a top-10 pick in next year’s draft.

Such a high draft pick could play a role in the Cardinals’ decision on Murray’s future this offseason. Gannon could have the opportunity to handpick his own quarterback — which he did not get to do with Murray — and immediately start retooling the team to reverse their recent struggles. Murray could also be an appealing asset on the trade market that could result in even more picks for Arizona to kickstart their rebuild.