As far as offseason decisions go, Kyler Murray's future with the Cardinals is uncertain.

The Cardinals have until this season to decide whether to try to trade Kyler Murray, release him or pay another $19.5 million.USD guaranteed money on the fifth day of the new league year.

The Arizona Cardinals made a big decision this week regarding Kyler Murray.Now another decision awaits - one that affects the future of both the quarterback and the franchise.

The Cardinals must decide whether to try to trade Murray, release him or pay him $19.5 million in guaranteed money starting on the fifth day of the League year.

Arizona and Murray will move forward with them together, with one source saying this week that the eventual outcome is a likely outcome, and that "the split is still in the air."

But either way, there is a lot of time and a lot to play and figure out before we get to that point.For starters, Murray was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a sprained midfoot, forcing him to miss at least four games while Arizona starts with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback.

This is another opportunity for Brissett, who some around the league believe has run the Cardinals' offense at a higher level and more efficiently than Murray.

With Blissett starting at quarterback to replace Breaturback late in the season, the Cardinals went 1-2, 25 to 33.35 games.With Murray starting, the Cardinals went 2-3, averaging 18.8 points and 288 yards per game.

Of course, these are just some of the numbers;financial factors can also play into the situation. As of now, Murray is guaranteed $36.8 million next year, which is a large portion of his 2026 base salary and roster bonus.

A key trigger on the day of love on the fifth day of the new League year in mid-March, when $ 19.5 million, when the list of Micarts will be guaranteed by Murray's 2027 million salary will be guaranteed if he is still on the list.

If Cardinal had released him before June 1, they would have received $ 57.7 million, which they released after June 1 that the deceased would be divided into $ 50.5 million, $ 2026 in 2026 and $ 7.2 million in 2027.

If the carinal cards were to trade Murray, they would create $35.3 million a pack of tables and leave $17.9 million in dead money.

Some in the NFL are considering it important that Jersey City coach Jonathan Gannon is a member of the organization that has either signed an NFL team or signed a contract extension.

But some around the league also wonder if Murray might turn to this year's version of Russell Wilson and Daniel Jones, on a team that doesn't want to expose itself to an injured quarterback and prevent future guaranteed money.

During his last media session on Oct. 1, Murray was asked about the Cardinals' new practice facility, which is slated to open in 2028.

"I wish I could have seen it here," he said.

Murray is eligible to return in Week 14 on December 7 against the Los Angeles Rams.Gannon said placing Murray on injured reserve was a collective decision between the Cardinals, the quarterback and his representatives, adding that it was the best thing for both the player and the team.

"He's got his heart in it," Gannon said Wednesday."Right now, what he's going to focus on is recovering. He's not healthy enough to play. He needs to recover so he can play football again."