Cardinals to release former No 1 overall pick Kyler Murray with QB still owed $36.8m

• Player showed glimpses of genius but was uneven

• 28-year-old played in playoffs once with Arizona

The Arizona Cardinals have informed former No 1 overall pick Kyler Murray that they plan to release him at the beginning of the new league year on 11 March, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.

The quarterback, who is owed $36.8m in guaranteed money in 2026, will be free to sign with another team once he’s released.