Mike LaFleur on Kyler Murray: Sometimes it's time for change on both sides
The new coach finally addressed the Cardinals' decision to move on from the No. 1 overall pick in 2019.
It became obvious late last season that Kyler Murray had played his final game for the Cardinals. The team kept him on injured reserve with a foot injury, with his last of five starts in 2025 coming on Oct. 5.
Mike LaFleur, though, wouldn’t discuss Murray’s future after his hiring as the team's head coach. Now that the Cardinals officially released Murray, who signed with the Vikings, LaFleur addressed Murray's departure after seven seasons. "Like I've said about Kyler, a lot of respect for him.
Wish him the best ," LaFleur said Monday at the NFL owners meetings, via Donnie Druin of SI. com. "Did some good stuff here, but sometimes it's time for change for both sides.
Again, wish him the best. Will never wish ill will on anybody. " Murray, the No.