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Watch: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray throws 48-yard TD

By Clark Dalton | Last updated 11/19/23

Although some thought Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray would look rusty after returning from a major injury, that hasn't been the case.

On the Cardinals' first drive against the Houston Texans, the former No. 1 overall pick threw a 48-yard TD to wide receiver Rondale Moore, giving Arizona a 7-0 lead with 13:28 remaining in the first quarter.

The throw
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Murray missed nine games this season after tearing his ACL in Week 14 against the New England Patriots last season. Since his durability is in question, Dan Graziano of ESPN recently wrote that agents and executives believe "the Cardinals will likely move on after this season."

The 26-year-old, however, is proving he can still be Arizona's franchise QB. In a Week 10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, he completed 19-of-32 passes for 249 yards and rushed for 33 yards and a TD on six carries.

Perhaps Murray will solidify his future in Arizona, and the Cardinals (2-8) will make him the centerpiece of their rebuild.

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