Reactions pour in after Kyler Murray-Cardinals split announced

The Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals marriage will officially end when the 2026 NFL year officially starts up next Wednesday, and the public lit social media ablaze with their reactions Tuesday.

The 2019 No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft posted a message of gratitude and forward-thinking on X, thanking Cardinals fans and saying “God and my work ethic” will prepare him for “whatever’s next.”

To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77 year drought for this organization, I am sorry I failed us. I wish this community and my…

— Kyler Murray (@K1) March 3, 2026

Robert Griffin III, another former No. 1 pick to Washington in 2012, simply called Murray’s goodbye message “Classy,” with an accompanying fist bump emoji and gif.

Classy 👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/9iGNXopClN

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 3, 2026

NFL analyst Mina Kimes kept the one-word reaction theme going, saying that Murray will be a Viking when the release comes down.

Viking 🫵 https://t.co/DWDnK26NqG

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) March 3, 2026

NFL Draft and fantasy football analyst Field Yates explained that this impending move by Arizona will give whichever team that picks up Murray a “massive bargain” with his 2026 owed money on the Cardinals’ books.

Because the Cardinals already owe Kyler Murray $36.5M guaranteed for 2026, whichever team signs him is going to have the chance to do so at a massive bargain.

Pittsburgh did this with Russell Wilson after his release from Denver.

Plenty of teams are in need of a QB.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 3, 2026

Future team projections aside, Murray garnered plenty of support and farewells from Arizona fans.

Kyler, you’re the reason I became a Cardinal fan. I’ll always be a fan. My family are big Vikings fans. I hope you end up there! Good luck, man.

— CardinalCruiser (@PD_AZ1) March 3, 2026

Forever rocking with you bro, go be great 🙏🏻

— Adapt (@FaZeAdapt) March 3, 2026

Thank you for everything you’ve done for us fans K1. I hope you find lots of success in your next home. ❤️

— Soap (@NBASoap) March 3, 2026

Sports media account Pro Football Focus College was optimistic in its reaction to the news, the former projecting a Murray “redemption tour in 2026” with a highlight reel from the QB’s collegiate days with Oklahoma.

We are all witnesses for the Kyler Murray redemption tour in 2026🚂pic.twitter.com/z2k6WtLCbu

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 3, 2026

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