Cardinals remove controversial clause in Kyler Murray’s contract extension

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray addresses the media, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz.

The Cardinals have removed an addendum in quarterback Kyler Murray’s new contract that required at least four hours per week of studying the team’s opponent during each week of the season, according to reports.

NFL.com’s Ian Rappaport reported that the contract clause was taken out on Tuesday, a day before Murray took it upon himself to answer to critics who questioned his game preparation effort. 

Murray stood before reporters Wednesday and said it was disrespectful to question his work ethic and how much he prepares for game, calling it “laughable” and “almost a joke.”

Hours later, Twitter reports surfaced saying the addendum in the contract was removed. Then the Cardinals confirmed that by issuing a statement explaining why.

“After seeing the distraction it created, we removed the addendum from the contract. It was clearly perceived in ways that were never intended. Our confidence in Kyler Murray is as high as it’s ever been and nothing demonstrates our belief in his ability to lead this team more than the commitment reflected in this contract,” the statement read.

Murray would not answer questions asking if he was angry or offended by the wording in the addendum. He has practiced in full in each of the team’s first two training camp practices.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Cardinals: Distraction from Murray contract clause was ‘never intended’