A new quarterback rumor is making the rounds for the New York Jets, with Kyler Murray emerging as a potential target.
During coverage of the NFL combine on Saturday, Matthew Berry of NBC Sports revealed he has consistently heard talks linking Murray to New York. The franchise, valued at $8.1 billion by Forbes, is reportedly exploring veteran options, and Murray’s name keeps surfacing despite his five-year, $230.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals signed in 2022.
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“I heard that Kyler Murray, not on Minnesota’s radar, really,” Berry said. “Wouldn’t be surprised to see him with the Jets. That’s one that I keep hearing a decent amount, Kyler Murray to the Jets.”
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The Jets once again failed to get enough production at quarterback in 2025, this time from Justin Fields. This has prompted the team to start exploring all available options, including the possibility of acquiring Murray.
Murray’s 2025 campaign with the Cardinals was cut short after just five appearances due to a season-ending foot injury. He threw for 962 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions while posting a 68.3% completion rate. He also contributed 173 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
As a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 2020 and 2021, Kyler Murray still has significant upside at just 28 years old, so the reported link to New York is not surprising. However, injuries and inconsistency have slowed him in recent seasons, but Murray’s skill set could align well with what new Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich wants to implement.
At the same time, the Jets are doing their homework on the 2026 draft class. They reportedly met with Ty Simpson of Alabama and Taylen Green at the scouting combine in Indianapolis.
Breaking down a potential Jets trade package for Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray appears increasingly likely to move on from the Arizona Cardinals, as the franchise enters a new era under coach Mike LaFleur. Murray’s time with the Cardinals hasn’t quite lived up to the expectations as the No. 1 pick of 2019, and a fresh start could be on the horizon.
Should he leave, the New York Jets have been mentioned as a possible landing spot. According to a mock trade by ESPN’s Ben Solak, if Murray’s contract isn’t restructured, a trade would likely cost a fourth-round pick, though that could be higher if Arizona agreed to absorb some of the dead cap.
Solak suggests that a fourth-round pick or a couple of late-round selections could be enough to acquire Kyler Murray given his current contract. If necessary, the Jets could be forced to part with a third-round pick.
The Jets don’t hold a third-round pick in 2026, but they do have four picks in the first two rounds, a fourth-rounder, and two fifth-round selections. Using Solak’s projection, a package of one fourth-round pick with one of the fifth-round picks, and maybe adding a player, should be enough to convince the Cardinals to finalize the trade.
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