Cardinals noncommittal on Kyler Murray playing in preseason finale

Aug 20, 2021, 10:45 PM | Updated: 10:46 pm

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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BY JAKE ANDERSON

Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury wouldn’t say whether or not quarterback Kyler Murray would play in the team’s preseason finale against the Saints in New Orleans next Saturday.

“Just like we’ve been taking it week to week, we’ll take it week to week,” Kingsbury said when asked of Murray’s availability.

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The quarterback made his 2021 preseason debut in Friday night’s 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium.

However, it wasn’t the brightest of spells for the third-year signal caller and the Arizona offense, which was negative in yardage (-1) after the first quarter.

Murray was 1-for-4 for two yards in the air and had eight yards on the ground via one rush as the Cardinals went three-and-out in all three drives he played in.

“No, it wouldn’t, no,” Kingsbury said of Friday night’s offensive performance having an effect on who plays in the preseason finale against the Saints.

“Like I said, we weren’t very sharp. Thought we had a very good week of practice but didn’t execute at a high level tonight but we’ll take each game week to week.”

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury greets Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, prior to an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks a field goal as punter Tommy Townsend (5) holds during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives after running for a first down against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks to throw against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) can't make the catch as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals defensive end Josh Mauro (69) tackles Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

An Arizona Cardinals and an Kansas City Chiefs fan watch during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mike Hughes breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles as Kansas City Chiefs safety L'Jarius Sneed (38) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) pulls in a touchdown pass as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jace Whittaker (39) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (34) is hit by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton runs as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) and cornerback Robert Alford (23) defend during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tries to elude Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (17) is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones interacts with Arizona Cardinals tight end Darrell Daniels (81) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) makes the catch as Arizona Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons (9) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs safety L'Jarius Sneed (38) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson (34) runs as Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Juan Thornhill (22) intercepts a pass in the end zone against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zeke Turner, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele (6) throws abasing the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid instructs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (85) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Deandre Baker (30) during the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Antoine Wesley makes a catch as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mike Hughes (21), bottom, defends aduring the first half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Joshua Kaindoh (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ross Travis (48) celebrates his touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) watch his field goal split the uprights as Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chris Lammons (26) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Deandre Baker (30) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ross Travis (48) pulls in a touchdown pass as Kansas City Chiefs safety Devon Key defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ross Travis (48) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ross Travis make a touchdown catch as Kansas City Chiefs safety Devon Key (24) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Charles Washington (28) intercepts a pass as Kansas City Chiefs offensive guard Andrew Wylie (77) makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele (6) throws as Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (76) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals fans cheer during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is hit by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) and Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey (52) pose for a photo after an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs won 17-10. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and Arizona Cardinals tight end Demetrius Harris, left, embrace after an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs won 17-10. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs won 17-10. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Tay Gowan (32) tackles Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marcus Kemp (85) during the second half of an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce embraces Arizona Cardinals tight end Demetrius Harris (86) after an NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs won 17-10. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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