Kyler Murray's agent issues statement regarding QB's future

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Kyler Murray's agent issues statement after QB's public back-and-forth with Cardinals

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 2/28/22

It has been an interesting offseason for Kyler Murray, to say the least. Now, his agent is saying the interesting behavior is all because the disgruntled Arizona Cardinals quarterback wants a big contract extension.

Murray's agent, Erik Burkhardt, released a rather lengthy statement on Monday saying Kyler is committed to playing for the Cardinals, but that the team needs to sign him to a hefty extension. Murray is in the fourth year of his rookie contract.

A statement from Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray’s agent, @ErikBurkhardt: pic.twitter.com/qsWGZIZ0jB
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2022

Murray sent shockwaves -- and confusion -- through the sports world following this year's Pro Bowl when he deleted any and all mention of the Cardinals from his social media pages. The mysterious episode evolved when reports surfaced that the Cardinals have been critical of Murray and are looking for the former first overall pick to be a better leader and more mature teammate.

The @NFLGameDay Notebook with @MikeGarafolo and @TomPelissero: A look into #Bengals QB Joe Burrow's comeback; How the #AZCardinals want stronger leadership from Kyler Murray -- with an example why; Who is in the QB market this offseason? pic.twitter.com/0rZSzhbuAG
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 13, 2022

From the look of things now, it appears contract talks are at the forefront of the whole back-and-forth between Murray and the Cardinals. Now, it's just a matter of sitting back and seeing how this saga unfolds.

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