With the Arizona Cardinals at the bottom of the NFC West with a 3-6 record, their path to contention looks murky at best. Quarterback Kyler Murray is sidelined with a foot injury, but the offense has been just as effective with Jacoby Brissett under center. This reality has left Arizona with more questions than answers about its future, and it seems increasingly unlikely that Murray will be the one to lead the team to a Super Bowl.
As the Cardinals weigh their options this offseason, their starting quarterback could be on the move. In an NFL era defined by second-chance successes, Murray should have plenty of teams interested if he becomes available.
Could Kyler Murray Really Land with the Los Angeles Rams?
If Arizona decides to move on from the 2019 first-overall pick, several teams might be in the market for his services. Teams that fall short of the playoffs, such as the Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, or New York Jets, could present opportunities.
However, to the surprise of many Cardinals fans, ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler suggested a more familiar destination: the division-rival Los Angeles Rams.
“Coaches love reclamation projects, and I think Murray can be salvaged,” Fowler wrote. “Several former first-round picks have had success after leaving the teams that drafted them: Daniel Jones (Colts), Sam Darnold (Vikings/Seahawks), Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers) and even Mac Jones (49ers) to a lesser extent…”
Fowler continued, “The NFL is starving for capable quarterback play, so he should find a home somewhere. The Rams would be an interesting option. With Matthew Stafford turning 38 in February, Murray could learn Sean McVay’s system and get a chance to potentially start down the road.”
From a football perspective, Los Angeles makes a great deal of sense for Murray. An elite offensive mind like Sean McVay could put him in a position to thrive, and the offense features elite receivers like Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, plus a strong running game.
While Murray would likely prefer a guaranteed starting job from Week 1, the opportunity to learn behind Matthew Stafford is an excellent consolation prize. Despite Stafford’s MVP-level performance in 2025, his future isn’t set in stone. As Fowler noted, he will soon turn 38, and the Rams were hesitant to give him a long-term deal this past offseason.
This season, Stafford ranks sixth in PFSN’s Quarterback Impact metric, while Murray sits at 18th. For a quarterback looking to reboot his career, Los Angeles is one of the best spots imaginable. Most teams searching for a new quarterback are doing so out of desperation, hoping to find a decent option among a weak field.
The Rams, on the other hand, are legitimate Super Bowl contenders and have the infrastructure to elevate their next quarterback. That situation may be enticing for Murray, but it remains to be seen if Arizona would be willing to trade him to a division rival if other options are on the table.