The Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Kyler Murray is eligible to return from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list next week. But the Cardinals won’t activate Murray just yet as he is “weeks away” from playing, according to a recent report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Murray has been out since tearing his ACL back in December. While the 26-year-old player is considered to be progressing well in his rehab, the Cardinals are believed to be taking a cautious approach with their franchise quarterback.
Many believe that 2023 will be a “lost” season for the Cardinals due to Murray’s injury, the new coaching staff, and the fact that the team significantly rebuilt its roster. However, sources close to the organization say that Murray will still return to action once he is fully recovered.
Murray struggled in 2022, passing for 2,368 yards, 14 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 11 games. The Cardinals went 3-8 with him as their starting quarterback.
With Murray out to start the 2023, the Cardinals turned to veteran journeyman Joshua Dobbs as their starter. Dobbs proved to be a solid game manager for Arizona, failing to put up eye-catching numbers but being efficient and taking care of the football. The 28-year-old player is completing 72% of his passes and has thrown for 549 yards and two TDs without a single pick in the first three weeks.
