Kyler Murray Fantasy

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon won't put a timeline on quarterback Kyler Murray's (knee) return "because you're always wrong when you do that. So, whenever he's ready to play, he'll play." Gannon wants Murray to be fully ready both physically and mentally before he returns from a torn right ACL suffered late last season. The 25-year-old's fantasy stock is going to take a pretty big hit heading into 2023 drafts, and he could be losing top wideout DeAndre Hopkins, who could be traded this offseason. Owner Michael Bidwell suggested earlier this offseason that Murray may not return until closer to midseason. We'll get a better read on Murray's timetable once training camp approaches this summer, but as of right now, he might not even be worth drafting in shallow leagues in 2023.

Mar. 28th • 1:17 PM

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell thinks that quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from an ACL tear late last season. "I think (his return) is going to be earlier than this midseason, so hopefully it's toward the beginning of the season, but I don't want to put any specific dates," Bidwill said. "There could be setbacks, the progress could slow. But he's a young man, it looks like he is a fast healer, things are going well." Bidwell also hopes the new offense will "try to take some of the pressure off" Murray. We'll have a better idea of the 25-year-old's timeline as he gets further into his rehab this summer, but the bottom line is that Murray's fantasy arrow is pointing down with him set to miss the start of the new season while also having to learn a whole new offense.

Feb. 23rd • 2:30 PM

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) isn't expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season after he tore his ACL late in 2022. In addition to the torn ACL, Murray also suffered a torn meniscus in his knee, so it will be a lengthy recovery this offseason. He is going to take his time rehabbing to make sure his knee is 100 percent healthy. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says there's a chance that Murray won't return until the midway point of the 2023 season, so fantasy managers are probably going to want to avoid him in fall drafts. On top of his injury, the 25-year-old will be returning to a new head coach after Arizona fired Kliff Kingsbury following the season. Murray is still young and is a dynamic talent at the position, but his fantasy stock has fallen considerably.

Jan. 29th • 12:23 PM