It’s rare for undersized quarterbacks to be taken high in the NFL Draft. However, six years ago, the 2019 iteration of the event proved to be the exception, given the talent of the man most people pegged as the consensus No. 1 overall pick. After winning the Heisman Trophy, Davey O’Brien Award, and Manning Award in the same season, Kyler Murray arrived at the Arizona Cardinals amidst much fanfare.
A generational athlete, his highs have been worth Arizona’s investment in him, even if the consistency still has a few questions left to answer. Regardless, over the six seasons he’s been part of the Cardinals franchise, Murray has established himself as one of the better quarterbacks in the league. And he’s been paid accordingly, earning a massive sum yearly while continuing to build his net worth.
What Is Kyler Murray’s Contract?
Thanks to his listed height, 5’11”, there was much skepticism about the Oklahoma product’s draft position. However, his athletic prowess won out, and he became the shortest quarterback in NFL history to be drafted in the first round.
Moreover, he was the first quarterback under 6’0″ to be drafted first overall. Soon after, Murray signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $35.2 million, on May 19, 2019.
With his collegiate success translating well to the NFL, he immediately put up explosive numbers and showcased his versatility as a true dual-threat quarterback. Leading Arizona to its first playoff appearance since 2015, an extension seemed inevitable at the end of the 2021 season.
It didn’t take long for that extension to come to fruition. After picking up the player option for the fifth year in late April, the Cardinals signed a five-year extension with the two-time Pro Bowler worth $230.5 million on July 21, 2022.
What Is Murray’s Salary?
The five-year extension Murray signed in 2022 has an average annual value of $46.1 million. However, with a signing bonus worth $29.035 million, that number changes every season.
In 2025, he is slated to earn a base salary of $18 million. However, he will also receive a roster bonus of $11.9 million and a workout bonus totaling $1,857,500.
What Is Murray’s Net Worth?
According to Forbes, the hugely popular Murray has a net worth of $54.6 million. In addition to his monstrous earnings as an NFL star, he has partnered with multiple brands and companies.
Among his most famous endeavors are his affection for gaming, where he officially became a member of the FaZe clan in 2021 and joined the Call of Duty lineup in 2024. However, the list of companies he’s partnered with goes beyond his love for video games.
Over the years, he’s also signed deals with Jordan Brand, BodyArmor, Panini, Gatorade, Activision, Beats by Dre, Rocket Mortgage, and Nike.
Cardinals Players’ Fantasy Outlook for Week 9
With Kyler Murray out, here’s what PFSN’s Kyle Soppe wrote on the fantasy outlooks of the notable Cardinals players for their Week 9 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys:
Marvin Harrison Jr.
After a nice 2025 debut, Marvin Harrison Jr. has one top-20 finish and just two weeks as a top-40 performer at the position.
Can we count on a bye to right the ship? I don’t think so, but banking on a Dallas matchup isn’t a bad idea for those worried about the short-term over everything else.
Harrison has a 30+ yard catch in the majority of his contests this season, and that counts for something. But with just two end zone targets during the five-game losing streak and one game with double-digit expected PPR points over his past six, this profile doesn’t come close to matching the pedigree.
You’re starting Arizona’s WR1 this week because his 5-6 targets hit differently in a matchup like this, but be aware that you’re holding a distressed fantasy asset that isn’t showing signs of emerging as the type of producer we’ve been hoping for.
Trey McBride
Trey McBride is elite, and if you wanted to tell me that he was the only Tier 1 option at the position for the final two months, I wouldn’t put up much of an argument.
Arizona’s star has three straight games with an end zone target, five straight as a top-8 finisher at the position (PPR), and nine straight with at least seven looks.
At the tight end position, any one of those factors would have my interest. If two of them were true, we are talking about a lineup lock. All four? All four lands put you atop the ranks and give you week-winning potential.
I probably didn’t need to list any of those trends to convince you to start him against a Cowboys defense that has allowed 30+ points in five of their past seven games, but it always helps to know just how good your guy is.
McBride entered the bye in great form and waltzes into the perfect spot. I say he sets a season high in yardage, but with the volume and the newfound touchdown equity, he’s got multiple paths to fantasy stardom. In a battle of fantasy stars at the toughest position to fill, I like McBride to shine the brightest.